Toulon

Travel Guide
Mont Faron featuring landscape views and a city
Learn French naval history in this Mediterranean city, which houses a large part of France’s navy. Enjoy the sea, wine and views of the southerly Provence region.

Museums, old military structures and one of Europe’s biggest harbors commemorate Toulon’s age-old role as the home to France’s Mediterranean naval fleet. Enjoy the perks of Toulon’s Mediterranean location, including long beaches and a constant supply of wine from France’s oldest wine-growing region.

Due to its calm waters and strategic hills, Toulon has served as a military town for both the French and the Romans before them. Visit the Toulon Harbor to see the wide array of civilian boats and battleships. Notice the 18th-century clock tower of the Toulon Arsenal, which stands nearby.

Ride the cable car to the top of Mont Faron north of town. At 1,916 feet (584 meters) above sea level, the hill’s summit affords broad views of Toulon Bay and the inland region of Var to the north. For a fee, enter Beaumont Tower, an old military fort, to find the Memorial Museum of the Landing in Provence. This details the American landing at Toulon during World War II, which caused the occupying Germans to abandon southern France.

Further naval history can be found at the Museé National de la Marine. This museum covers every period of French naval history, from the old sailboat fleet to the contemporary fleet of aircraft carriers and gunboats. In addition to its long naval history, Toulon has an excellent cultural tradition on display at the Hotel des Arts, a contemporary art museum.

During your stay, make sure to sample the local and regional culinary specialties, including the cade toulonnaise, a savory tart, and the chichi frégi, fried dough dusted with powdered sugar. Also, buy a few bottles of wine grown in the surrounding region of Provence, the oldest wine-growing region in the country.

Reach Toulon through its train station or its regional airport. Buses run from the airport to the city four times a day. Bus and boat lines will take you throughout the city. Toulon is always temperate, but arrive during the summer for the best time to enjoy its Mediterranean beaches.

Where to stay in Toulon

Le Mourillon showing a marina

Le Mourillon

Unique features of Le Mourillon include the waterfront views and beaches. Make a stop by Plages du Mourillon or Toulon Beach while you're exploring the area.

Le Mourillon
Old Town featuring flowers, a square or plaza and wild flowers

Old Town Toulon

Old Town Toulon is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Toulon Marina and Cours Lafayette.

Old Town Toulon
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Dardennes

While Dardennes isn't home to many top sights, Mont Faron and Hotel des Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dardennes
Holiday Inn Express Toulon - Est, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Toulon - Est, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Rue Nicolas Appert Quartier Sainte-Musse, Toulon, Var
The price is HK$588 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$588
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Toulon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (626 reviews)
"Great stay. The staff was terrific. The location fantastic. Would definitely come back again"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2024

Holiday Inn Express Toulon - Est, an IHG Hotel
OKKO Hotels Toulon Centre
OKKO Hotels Toulon Centre
4 out of 5
20 Rue Peiresc, Toulon, Var
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$731 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
HK$731
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Toulon. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"Great staff, easy to use and all facilities in excellent condition"

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2023

OKKO Hotels Toulon Centre
ibis Styles Toulon Centre Port
ibis Styles Toulon Centre Port
3 out of 5
Place De Besagne, Toulon, Var
The price is HK$679 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$679
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Toulon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Port of Toulon and Stade Mayol ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (395 reviews)
"The portions of the restaurant were relatively small. Breakfast was great. Staff was excellent."

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024

ibis Styles Toulon Centre Port
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Toé.Location*Studio pour 3 personnes*WiFi Fibre*Proche Centre et Port
Toé.Location*Studio pour 3 personnes*WiFi Fibre*Proche Centre et Port
Toulon
Stay at this apartment in Toulon. Enjoy WiFi, a TV, and 1 bedroom. Popular attractions Stade Mayol and Notre-Dame-de-la-Seds Cathedral are located nearby. Discover ...
Toé.Location*Studio pour 3 personnes*WiFi Fibre*Proche Centre et Port
Le Hub Toulon
Le Hub Toulon
580 Bd Commandant Nicolas, Toulon, Var
Stay at this aparthotel in Toulon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of Toulon and Place de La Liberte are located ...
6.2/10 (10 reviews)
"Dirty"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2023

Le Hub Toulon
villas - 6 rooms - 8 persons
villas - 6 rooms - 8 persons
Toulon
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Toulon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Mont Faron and Hotel des Arts are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Sfeervolle, charmante locatie
"Prachtige vakantie doorgebracht, super zwembad. Minpuntjes misschien: er was maar 1 toilet (voor 7 personen) en het bed op gelijkvloers is aan vernieuwing toe."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2023

villas - 6 rooms - 8 persons
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Toulon

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
10 Dec 2019

Loved it! Rugby at Stade Mayol wad great (although London Irish lost). Very friendly people, great bars & restaurants in Harbourside. Lovely Christmas market. Good walk to Mourillon beaches. Will be back.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
24 Nov 2019

A compact city. Lots of squares with eateries etc. Very nice street market

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
18 Aug 2019

Boat ride to Les Sablettes was good also, le petit train for €7 was a good tour and we made the break at the beach for a picnic lunch