Interpretation Centre

Old salt marshes nature area

Hyères

The Espace Nature lets you discover the site's rich natural and cultural heritage. Discover the museographic space with temporary and permanent exhibitions, bird models and other educational tools.

A discovery trail has been set up at the Vieux Salins to provide information on the flora, fauna, hydraulic management and history of the sites, as well as a temporary art exhibition. With free access during opening hours, you can walk or cycle along this trail, known as the "levée de Saint-Nicolas", for around 1,300 m through the heart of the salt marshes. At the end of this stroll, discover the Espace Nature, which welcomes you throughout the seasons with its many permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as appropriate educational tools and aids.

Guided birdwatching tours are also scheduled throughout the year. Further information and reservations are available from the Tourist Office.
For groups of 6 to 15 people, personalized tours are available by reservation only.
Dogs forbidden, even on a leash.

Theme

  • Environment and nature
  • Observatory

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Visits

Groups

  • Guided tour on request

Individual

  • Free visit
  • Guided tour on request

Accessibility

Accessibility criteria for hearing disabilities

Adapting tours to suit people with disabilities

Accessibility criteria for intellectual disabilities

Adapting tours to suit people with disabilities

Accessibility criteria for physical disabilities

Accessible WC. Flat floor and access path for PRM. Mezzanine of the nature area and observation terrace not accessible to the motor disabled. Exhibitions upstairs can be viewed on a screen on the first floor on request.

Equipment / Services / Activities

  • Reception of people with reduced mobility

Location

  • Arrêt de bus à moins de 500 m
  • Arrêt de transport en commun à moins de 500 m
  • Am Stadtrand
  • En ville
  • Zone piétonne

Prices

Free entry. Free admission to the Levée Saint-Nicolas and the Espace Nature des Salins museum.

Means of payment

  • Cheques and postal orders
  • Species

Opening

Periods

From 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
Saturday09:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 20:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 20:00
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 20:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 20:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 20:00
Closing days : Monday, Tuesday
From 01/09/2026 to 31/10/2026
Saturday09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30
Thursday09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30
Friday09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30
Closing days : Monday, Tuesday
From 01/11/2026 to 28/02/2027
Saturday09:00 - 16:30
Sunday09:00 - 16:30
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 - 16:30
Thursday09:00 - 16:30
Friday09:00 - 16:30
Closing days : Monday, Tuesday
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily. Closed exceptionally on May 1st. From 01/04 to 30/06/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Closed exceptionally on May 1st. From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 9 am and 12 pm and between 4 pm and 8 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. From 01/09 to 31/10/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. From 01/11/2026 to 28/02/2027 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 9 am and 4.30 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Interpretation Centre
Old salt marshes nature area
Les Vieux Salins Village des Salins Les Salins 83400 Hyères
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