Le plantier de Costebelle : l'histoire de la maison d'écrivain

Built in 1857 by the Baroness de Prailly, this neo-Palladian house is nestled in the middle of a luxuriant park. 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 acquired the property and moved in. Famous friends such as André Gide and Joseph Conrad visited him and were dazzled by this green setting by the sea. 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 the beautiful residence.