Paul Bourget house (Plantier de Costebelle)
House for Palladian architecture, built in 1857 by the Baroness of Prailly. Placed on the ISMH, the property was purchased by Paul Bourget in 1896. Many writers were received there. These places, loaded with literary memory, are surrounded by a 4 ha park with lush vegetation. Visit the Botanical...
The property is an important part of the Côte d'Azur's historical, architectural and plant heritage.
Historically, prominent personalities have been linked to the plantier, as well as their prestigious entourage of wealthy winter guests, who 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 from 1896 onwards, and hosted a number of writers including Edith Wharton, Joseph Conrad, André Gide and Henry Bordeaux.
The park, designated a "remarkable garden", is planted with extraordinary exotic species imported from all over the world (Chilean Jubeas. Arbutus trees from Cyprus. Ravénéas Rivularis, and many more...)
Today, the passionate owners have taken great care to maintain the historic Palladian mansion and its adjoining neo-Gothic chapel as they should, and offer a personal tour of approximately 1 hour to visitors who wish to make a reservation (for a fee).
Theme
- House
- Historic patrimony
Photo gallery
Spoken languages
- French
Visit languages
- French
Visits
Individual
- Average duration of the free visit: 60 min
- Guided tour on request
Location
- Arrêt de transport en commun à moins de 500 m
- Am Stadtrand
Prices
Full price: 10 € (Guided tour by the owner). Admission 10 euros per person.
Means of payment
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