Castel Sainte-Claire, Hyères, South of France.

Castel Sainte-Claire in Hyères occupies a hill overlooking the town set in ornamental gardens. It was owned at one time by Colonel Olivier Voutier, the discoverer of the Venus de Milo  and he is buried in the grounds. Subsequently it became the winter home of the American author Edith Wharton, today it is owned by the community and the gardens are open to the public.

Camera; Nikon D80

Photo ref; Nikon-D80-2013-DSC_0985

© Roland Turner