House of Paul Bourget / Le Plantier de Costebelle garden
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714 avenue de la Font des Horts
Costebelle
83400 Hyères
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Presentation
This park, created by Baroness Pauline Husson de Prailly in 1857, is planted with extraordinary exotic species imported from all over the world (Chilean Jubeas, Cypriot Arbutus, Ravena Rivularis, and many more...).
The estate is an important part of the Côte d'Azur's historical, architectural and plant heritage.
Historically, prominent personalities linked to the plantier, as well as their prestigious entourage of wealthy overwinterers, came to enjoy the setting of this magnificent acclimatization garden. Queen Victoria stayed here for 5 weeks in 1892, during her stay in Hyères. Paul Bourget, a renowned writer, made it his home in 1896 and welcomed many writers, including Edith Wharton, Joseph Conrad, André Gide and Henry Bordeaux.
Today, the passionate owners have taken great care to maintain and preserve this magnificent garden as it should be, with its unique original species, as well as the historic residence and adjoining chapel. They offer visitors a personal tour of the garden, lasting around 1 hour, which can be booked in advance.
For garden enthusiasts, this site is also an opportunity to discover a well-preserved and highly protected area for Hermann's tortoise, which is very present in the estate's paths, as your host will show you, much to the delight of visitors.
Reservations required.
The estate is an important part of the Côte d'Azur's historical, architectural and plant heritage.
Historically, prominent personalities linked to the plantier, as well as their prestigious entourage of wealthy overwinterers, came to enjoy the setting of this magnificent acclimatization garden. Queen Victoria stayed here for 5 weeks in 1892, during her stay in Hyères. Paul Bourget, a renowned writer, made it his home in 1896 and welcomed many writers, including Edith Wharton, Joseph Conrad, André Gide and Henry Bordeaux.
Today, the passionate owners have taken great care to maintain and preserve this magnificent garden as it should be, with its unique original species, as well as the historic residence and adjoining chapel. They offer visitors a personal tour of the garden, lasting around 1 hour, which can be booked in advance.
For garden enthusiasts, this site is also an opportunity to discover a well-preserved and highly protected area for Hermann's tortoise, which is very present in the estate's paths, as your host will show you, much to the delight of visitors.
Reservations required.
Sustainable tourism
Built in 1857 by the Baroness de Prailly, this neo-Palladian mansion is nestled in the middle of a luxuriant park classified as a "remarkable garden". Plants from all over the world, including a large number of palms, were planted and acclimatized to the mild Hyères climate. In 1892, Queen Victoria stayed here for 3 months. Then, in 1896, writer Paul Bourget bought the property and moved in. Famous friends such as André Gide and Joseph Conrad visited him and were dazzled by this green setting. Today, the park and the house bear witness to this prestigious past. With passion, the current owner guides visitors through the maze of the garden and among the illustrious memories of this beautiful residence.
History, culture and heritage
Discover a private garden with the "Remarkable Garden" label, a Palladian-inspired house with an illustrious past, and a neo-Gothic chapel.
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Remarkable garden
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Openings & pricing
Horaires
Du 01/04 au 30/09/2023, tous les jours.
Visite sur rdv uniquement.
Visite sur rdv uniquement.
Tarifs
Reservations required. 10 euros per person.
Mise à jour le 17/02/2023
Par Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
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