The Tympanum of the Pesquiers salt works
Discover the Tympanum, a hydraulic machine unique in France, restored and inaugurated in 2024.
Wednesday 8 July 2026 between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Wednesday 22 July 2026 between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Wednesday 5 August 2026 between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Wednesday 19 August 2026 between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Wednesday 21 October 2026 between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Subject to favorable weather. Cancelled in case of bad weather.
- Adult - 11€
- Children - 4€
Adult: 11 €, Child (6-12 years): 4 €. Free entry for children under 6.
Free for children under 6
Route des Marais - D 42 - D 42 - 83400 Hyères
This tour provides a better understanding of the operation of the saltworks hydraulic system and its role in local industrial history.
Highlights
- A hydraulic machine unique in France
- Understand the workings of the saltworks and their industrial activity
- Plant restored and put back into operation
Cancellation conditions
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the date of the activity.
Detailed program:
The tour starts from the northern footbridge of the "voie douce", at Pas du Saunier. The tour leads to the Tympanum, the centerpiece of the Pesquiers hydraulic system, built north of the salt marshes.
During your visit, you'll learn about the role of this installation in water management and its importance to the salt industry. Carefully restored, the Tympanum today bears witness to the technical know-how and industrial organization that have left their lasting mark on the site's landscape and history.
What you need to know :
- What to bring: sneakers or suitable footwear
- Public transport: line 67 or 63, and 65 (July and August), Arromanches stop
- Parking: free Arromanches parking lot
Office tips :
- Extend your discovery with the Salt History Tour
- Continue with a stroll along the "voie douce" to the La Capte district.
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