Villa Noailles
A landmark of 1920s modernist architecture that was once a salon for Surrealist artists. It is now a center for architecture and design.
The villa was designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens for the art patrons Viscount and Viscountess de Noailles. Its cubist garden, indoor swimming pool and white geometric volumes are highly distinctive. Man Ray, Buñuel and Dalí all created work here. Today it is a free art center that hosts the annual Hyères International Festival of Fashion and Photography and design parades. It sits above the old town of Hyères and can be combined with a visit to the castle. It is usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Opening hours
Wednesday-Sunday 13:00-18:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Hyères Old Town & Castle
- Salins des Pesquiers
- Plage de l'Almanarre
- Giens Peninsula
- Porquerolles
- Mont Faron & Cable Car
- Plages du Mourillon
- Toulon Old Town & Cours Lafayette Market