Hyeres in classical norm or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a town and commune in the southeast of France, in the Var département, located 15 km (10 mi) east of Toulon.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 53,500
• Has become one of the major poles of development in the Var and the Provence Alpes Cote dAzur regions, for economy, culture and tourism
• In 19th century attracted by the mild and healthy climate, Europe's rich and famous arrived for the winter season
• About 100,000 palm trees are exported from the area each year

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Tower of the Templars
• St Paul's Collegiate Church
• Villa Noailles
• Olbia archeological site