The Villa Carmignac is a 2000-square-metre art space and a 15-hectare garden located in the heart of a preserved site, 10-minute walk from the harbour. It hosts temporary exhibitions and permanent site-specific artworks. The tour is barefoot, limited to 50 people per half hour, to allow for a more intimate encounter with the artworks.
Throughout the summer, the Villa Carmignac offers a programme of open-air cinema, music festivals, creative workshops and sensory walks under the sign of the full moon.
The Villa Carmignac is a 2000-square-metre art space and a 15-hectare garden located in the heart of a preserved site, 10-minute walk from the harbour. It hosts temporary exhibitions and permanent site-specific artworks. The tour is barefoot, limited to 50 people per half hour, to allow for a more intimate encounter with the artworks.
Throughout the summer, the Villa Carmignac offers a programme of open-air cinema, music festivals, creative workshops and sensory walks under the sign of the full moon.
Villa Carmignac
Piste de la Courtade
Île de Porquerolles
83400 Hyères
+33 (0)4 65 65 25 50
villacarmignac.com
Open from May to October.
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am – 6pm.
In July & August: Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 7pm (Thursday until 10pm).
Locate other art venues in the vicinity on the map.
PLACES TO DISCOVER
• The farmers’ market of local producers : every Tuesday in downtown Hyères.
• The Saint Paul collegiate : church built in 1182 and classified as a Historical Monument.
• Parcours des Arts et du Patrimoine : about 40 galleries, craftspeople workshops and boutiques in the pedestrian streets of the old town.
PLACES TO STAY
• La Reine Jane : a family hotel with 14 bedrooms decorated by 14 designers. Aperitif on the rooftop and pleasant, generous restaurant, ideal with friends.
• Le Provençal*** : an institution of the Giens Peninsula: sea view, legendary seawater pool, friendly welcome.
• Lido Beach : hotel located in edge of beach with sight on the roadstead of Hyères.
PLACES TO EAT
• Le Poisson Ivre: In the garden of Villa Carmignac, beneath the shade of the pine trees, chef Hugo Mancel elevates seasonal produce with a local and inventive cuisine.
• La Rascasse : the gourmet restaurant of the hotel Le Provença overlooks the sea and the Hyères islands with its outside terrace.
• Le Pothuau : provençal seafood specialities. Bouillabaisse, provençal bourride, fish soup and seafood paella… Reservation required.
• La Langouste : snack in the villa Noailles’ garden.
• Le Marais Plage : mediterranean cuisine to enjoy in front of the sea.
• Chez Lulu : traditional Italian cuisine and Le Frigo de Lulu for the Italian delicatessen and snack.
• Le Denti : fish eatery, 100% sea and local. Ideally located on a terrace downtown.
• La Brasserie : the traditional bistro of the hôtel Le Provençal.
• Don Pappazino : delicious pizzas.