In the XIII century in Yerres housed a garrison of the knights Templar, and the tower of Saint Blaise, also known as the tower of the Templars, have survived as the city's only testimony about the visit of the representatives of the once powerful order.

The order of the knights of the Temple was founded in the early twelfth century and the thirteenth century had achieved considerable influence, wealth, many Church and secular privileges, but in the early fourteenth century was in favor and in 1312 was abolished. Tower in Hyeres was built by the knights Templar in the peak of power of the order.

After the abolition of the Templars the tower was transferred to another order of Malta (Hospitallers), which was founded in the XI century and still exists today, being the world's oldest chivalric religious order. When the Templars in the tower was located including the guards ' room. These owners might give this building to rent, in the second half of the XVII century by the tenant became a municipality, concluding with the order of the long-term lease agreement.

Since the second half of the XVIII century and up to 1914 the tower served as the headquarters of the municipal authorities, who lacked the means to build a town hall. At this time the tower was rebuilt, which is not the best impact on its appearance and condition. In the 80-90-ies of the last century has undergone renovations, after which the building was opened a modern art gallery, which hosts exhibitions and other cultural events.

In Yerres the tower of Saint Blaise is located on the square of Massillon, in the historical part of the city. Because of the unusual looking tower (it's a narrow building with a semicircular facade) is used as a conspicuous landmark, and scheduling appointments at its foot.

The city of hyères known as the South and the first resort of the French Riviera. It is in the descriptions of the Hyeres beaches appeared first on the phrase "Cote d'azur".