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Hyères
Action Outdoors Centre dates are 5th June, 31st July and 21st August at Hyeres. This is simply to bring the English speaking nationalities together to help the UCPA instructors and staff.
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A little history...
The old town lies 4 km from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard. As of the third century, the Phoeneceans founded the town of Olbia after having landed on Almanarre beach. Under Roman rule, Pomponiana soon became an important stop for coastal trade and after the fall of the empire, the area became infested with bandits and Saracens forcing the local population to move to the nearby coastline. Sea trade was re-developed during the 9th century and in 1254, Saint Louis returned from his seventh trip to Hyères. In 1620, Louis XIII destroyed the castle that defended the town and then went into hiding in Toulon.
As history would like it, Hyères-les-palmiers, as it was called then, was one of the first seaside resorts on the Côte d’Azur. During the 18th century, many important families already frequented the area and during the 19th century its winter tourism took off with many prestigious visitors such as Talleyrand, Lamartine, the Queen of Spain, Queen Victoria, R.L Stevenson and Tolstoï. Not to mention the many English Lords and their families.
Around 1930, more and more holidaymakers started flocking to Hyères and the tourism industry grew.
Things to see
The old town is small and quaint and exudes a special charm. The 12th century tower of Saint Blaise, which used to be the commandery of the Templar Knights, is found on the Place Massillon.
The Collégiale Church can be found on the Place Saint Paul.
Interesting facts...
Hyères is home to the Hyères International Fashion and Photography Festival, a huge fashion and art photography event which has taken place annually at the end of April since 1985. This festival was among the first to recognize the talents of Viktor & Rolf.
You will get a detailed itinerary e-mailed to you a few weeks before your departure date, you will also be able to log-in to your holiday and see the details here too.
To help your general planning:-
UCPA Check-In – varies slightly from centre to centre, but generally is from 17:00 hours Sat. If you arrive after reception has closed you’ll find an envelope addressed to you with room codes and all the details you need. If you arrive earlier it is possible to drop off your bags at most of the centres, allowing you to explore the local town.
UCPA Check-Out – is on Saturday, you need have returned all equipment and clear out your room by 14:00 latest.
Coach Journey London to Resort – Leaves London Victoria Friday evening at 18:00 and arrives in resort Sat morning / lunchtime depending upon destination.
Coach Journey Resort to London – Leaves resort Sat afternoon / evening (depending upon resort) and arrives back in London mid morning Sunday.Don’t worry about the times – you will be sent an exact schedule well before departure.
Once you have entered all your details you will be able to pay, either for yourself or also for other people in your group if you wish.
We accept payment via most major cards. There is no charge to use a debit card (eg Maestro, Solo, Visa Debit), however we do have to pass on the 2.5% surcharge that the banks charge for credit cards.
We cannot accept payment via cheques or bank transfers, unless you have already arranged this with us.
Up to 8 weeks before travel you can just pay a deposit. The balance is due at 8 weeks before. We will e-mail you a reminder, but it is your responsibility to make sure you pay it on time.
Our website makes it really easy to create a group. Just book yourself in as lead traveler, then add your friends yourself or even easier e-mail them a link and they can do it themselves.
Once you get to payment stage you can pay, either for yourself or also for other people in your group if you wish.
When you look back at this tab you’ll see a list of who’s in your group.
Our website makes it really easy to create a group. Just book yourself in as lead traveler, then add your friends yourself or even easier e-mail them a link and they can do it themselves.
Once you get to payment stage you can pay, either for yourself or also for other people in your group if you wish.
When you look back at this tab you’ll see a list of who’s in your group.