The parcours des Arts in Hyères
Heritage and craftsMore than 30 artists’ studios
Because art is nourished by exchange, downtown Hyères invites you to meet passionate artists and craftsmen, happy to share their know-how. Explore the wealth of local art on the parcours des arts, while immersing yourself in the town’s built heritage, a reflection of its history.
5 good reasons to come
- Innovative, contemporary artistic expression
- Local artists inspired by the region and their city
- An enriching sensory and artistic experience
- An open-air walk through the narrow streets of Hyères
- Give or treat yourself to unique, handmade souvenirs
Stroll through the workshops in search of art and heritage
Take the map with you, which you can download or print from our Tourist Information Offices. Wear good shoes if you want to climb up to the castle. Then stroll freely through the workshops. Some thirty of these are set up along the arts trail, showcasing old and unusual trades. Look up, and you’ll easily recognize them by the wrought-iron plaques on their storefronts.
Our advice
Every year, the Parcours des Arts is the setting for a festival event, “Le Parcours des Arts en fête”, which takes place at the beginning of summer.
Made in Hyères
What makes the parcours des arts so special is the opportunity to meet passionate people. When you enter the studios, the artists may be in the midst of their creative work. And that’s the magic of the show! Each piece created bears the imprint of the craftsman’s movement. Charmed by this immersion in their world, you’ll leave with unique and original objects, assembled by expert hands.
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Craft creation at the heart
Talk and share with this nursery of creators: stained glass artists, painters, potters, upholsterers, as well as dressmakers, calligraphers, textile designers, illustrators, sculptors…
An excellent link between Hyères’ 2,400-year history and the dynamism of today’s artists.
How do I get there?
By car: Indigo underground parking lots are close to the historic center: parking Gambetta, parking Joffre, parking du Casino or parking Clemenceau. Free parking for less than 45 minutes (hourly rate applies for longer periods). Parking for less than 2 hours is free on Saturday afternoons.
Casino parking lot: free at weekends (Saturday 7am to Sunday 12am).
Surface parking (pay and display machines): free for the first 2 hours.
By bus: Réseau Mistral bus routes converge on the center, just a stone’s throw from the arts trail. The Joffre stop, served by lines 39 and 67, is the ideal way to reach the artisans. The Jean Jaurès stop is also nearby (lines 17, 39, 63 and 103).
Free shuttles: To get to downtown Hyères, free shuttles are available from the Espace 3000 and Stade André Véran parking lots.
Shuttles leave every 7 minutes.
Line 1: Espace 3000 – Avenue Gambetta
– Monday to Friday, 7.15 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
– Saturday 8am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 6pm
Line 2: Parking du Pyanet – Avenue Aristide Briand
– Monday to Friday, 7.15 a.m. to 6.15 p.m.
– Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.