Tympanum of the Salin des Pesquiers
Hyères
Access on foot or by bike via the Salin des Pesquiers discovery trail, for total immersion in this exceptional landscape between land, sea and sky. A moment of heritage, nature and relaxation not to be missed.
The Tympanum of Pesquiers is a rare hydraulic structure located in the heart of the Pesquiers salt marsh. It was used to push water from the sea into the various basins of the saltworks. Its design was perfectly adapted to the constraints of the site. These complex, steam-driven structures were replaced by electric pumps in the 20th century. The Tympanum des Pesquiers is the last French representative of this saltworks heritage. Today, the Tympanum complex is an interpretation center for the history of Hyères' salt industry.
Photo gallery
Spoken languages
- French
Equipment / Services / Activities
- Reception of people with reduced mobility
Location
- Au bord de l'eau
Prices
Free of charge.
Opening
Periods
From 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:30 |
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| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:30 |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:30 |
| Closing days : Monday, Tuesday |
From 01/09/2026 to 31/10/2026
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 |
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| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Closing days : Monday, Tuesday |
From 01/11/2026 to 31/03/2027
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Closing days : Monday, Tuesday |
Tympanum of the Salin des Pesquiers
Salin des Pesquiers Salin des Pesquiers 1746 route de Giens 83400 Hyères