wannuatnaaneLaiaY vnuuraaneatinay se Terres de Provence en Méditerranée www.tourismeprovencemediterranee.com =oLAP DE LA LIBERTE (3) At the center of this vast square located in the upper Haussmannian quarter of the city, the impressive «Fontaine de la Fédération» fountain (1889), created by the Allar brothers the ‘magnificent fagade ofthe Grand HOtel (1866) is well worl a look. XY 113, av, Général Leclerc ph. 04 94 36 81 15 ~ Bult in 1887 in he lallan Renassance sty it brings 4 —_toercolecios of cer, mck ant corp he ssa of thecal the 1850s, the Fauves of Provence, the Symbolists ae mot forgotten. The contemporary collection is important, The nen Realism, the Minimal Ar, the Support-Surfae rub shoulders with Anal, Chacatis, Taéraque, Buren... and an important collection of photograns. Enively renovated in 2019/2020, the MAT s labeled "Museum of France’. Free entrance 236, av. Général Leclerc - ph. 04 83 95 18 40, Forming patt of the Mediterranean carts route» sitetching from Marszlles to Menton. this interrational-level museum exhibits works from the second haf of the 20th century to current cay. Free entrance ue Prosper Ferrero. An intrinsic and timeless part ofthe citys culture, Toulon’ Kiosks date back several generations and offer a templing atay of rare books, comic books and DVDs - @ must for collectors! The only remaining factry ofits kind in France, along with ds pee, located in Rochefort. ts remarkable architecture is perfectly adapted to its function: used to manufacture ropes for the French Navy, tts 405 metres long and 20 metres wide. Discover the new Eco-Disinct Chaluet he citric of creativity and knowledge, auguated on January 17th 2020, and what les behind the gates ofthe Alexandre 1© garde’ Take advartage ofthe nen Meck 2 Library and is enely restored chapel. This new cultural fact, a 000re plaoefor ving and actives, cfs mare tan 70,000 vaks, Stal also through the green armphithecer andthe ferrace planted with ofange trees facing the Alexandre 1° garden This plan, which has long bean the beating heart ofthe cstia’s commercial fe, will become a large covered market in 2020, with around twenty stals rented to traders specializing in mouth-watering products, organized around a "café des halls. ts renovation and madenizaion are catied cut with respec tor is history - which dates back to 1929 andi environment THE MARKETS Inthectly cent, 'scover the teraoes and retauranis on he shaded squares, the shops with styleand siyle adapted to all asles and all especations, the lypcel alley ofthe cies of Provence, itis allan alimosphere which waits you there. Soll, wak and it yourself be charmed! Two minutes irom your sopovet,discaver a your own pace a whole ct hat wil weloome you. Colors, warmth ofthe aocert the Cours Lafayette marke sung by Gilbert BScaud, a nave of Toulon is a «mus» in Toulon. The other markets: plaoe M. Bidouré at Pont-du-Les,plaoes E. Claude and Mar Deydier at Mourilon end Jean cu Var. Notto mention the ane at Mourilon in Be Bazil, complete renovated in 2021 > THE FOUNTAINS You will also come across numerous Ite alleyways leading to tiny squares adomed with bubbling fountains - Toulon is actually hore tono less than 200 fountains, making water one of the town's most prominent ‘eatures. Original, mpressive or romantic, they stand witness to the major atistc trends that have marked the citys history. Ask atthe Tourist Office for the dates and prices ofthe guided tour dedicated tothis theme.L'OPERA PLACE VICTOR HUGO (9) ‘ter 2 years work, Which were slabd on March the Sth 1860 folowing he architeos plan Léon Feuctére, the Opera House was inaugurated on October ts, 1862, thireen years before the Opéra Gamiet. Listed monument PLACE PUGET (10) Former main square of Toulon, bull on the site ofthe grain hall tomes is charm to the beautitul «Fontaine des Tiois Dauphins> fountain builtby Tosca and Chastelin 1780 now covered with luxuriant vegetation. The cafés which surround it make i possible to 2dmire it while tastng withthe freshness of its astonishing suspended garden. RUE DES ARTS (22) Situated in the clly$ historic quarter, Rue es As is @ busting new quarter entirely dedicaled lo art and Kesiyle. ls myriad of art galleries, artists studios, designer boutiques arts & cralts shops and bars offer a good insight into local contemporary cultwe. together with an agreszole stroll The quater is also home to picturesque little squares lined with café and bar terraces, where you can rest your teetand enjoya retresning ink or bite to eat BATEAU SCULPTURE (5) Rue Vezani el passage des Capurins, This monumental work isa faithful reproduction ofthe bow ofa 18ih century royal vesse MAISON DELA PHOTOGRAPHIE (16) Place du Globe - Ph. +33 (0)494 93 0759 Temporary photo exhibitions, including cortemporarynorksandthematicexibitions ‘on the history of Toulon and its vicinity. Fes entrance. RAIMU DOWNTOWN Jules Muir, Raima, famous actr of Pagnols Trilogy was bom at the Number 6 of Anitole France Sheet. Three monuments are dedicated to ths inimitable ats: a bust on Plave ces Thos Dauphirs square, a fesoo and sltue on Place du Theétre square (oy Louis Arde), and 2 scuipture of Pagnols famous Card Game on Place Raimu square, where vistors can pose forasowenir photo in oe of te ree a opposite chealing Cesar and Panissel SS MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA MARINE (2) Place Monsanerque (enttée de arse) ph. +83(0}4 22 42002 01 The «Musée National de la Marine» aval museum relraces the urmutucus tistory of Toulon's «Arsenal (naval base) and offers a fiting tnbule to Meciternean martime trations through anexceptional collection of model vesseis and galleys After a two-month renovation proc, i's permanent exhibs now beneft from an attactive new avout. tis one of Frances foremost maritime museums. BASE NAVALE (2) th 1490 the frst crens for the King’s ships \wefe formed. In addition tothe Darse Vieille bul under Henri IV (1589), the Darse Neuve Vauban was added in 1679, The main ‘extension took place a height ofthe steam ray and the great colonial expeditions ofthe Secon Empire and the Third Republic: the darses of Casfigneau (1852) and Missiessy (1862) tripled its surface. Nowadays, Toulon and Brest are the firs French naval bases. TOUR CARREE (2) Situated inside the naval base, visible fom the main entrance. This square clock tower vas builton ples between 1772 and 1775. It \was formerly usedasa laokout post, while its bell and clock announced the start and end of the woking cay LIEGLISE SAINT-LOUIS @) Rue Louls Jourdat This neo-classical church, completed just oetore the Frencn Revolution, was initially a temple for the «Gul of Reason andthe Supreme Being. It is now a listed monument. RUE PAUL LENDRIN (20) ‘Abo caled the «Pelt Cours Lafayette», Rue Paul Lencrn i best explored in late moming, ‘when the marke i stil in full swing and the terazes offs cratve lite eateries aefiling up vith hungry punters. Pretty boutiques, 2 galery and bookshoo goto comalee the pictureSes a LEX rs 2 ; PI & 4 ig Wet Te) FG sl Gravity pr O-tommisarat $i silat Behe 3] ees —) foe &, \ Cente e Porte ‘er a ; : Castigneau ero 2 \ fr Prac Se NAVAYE © Toutist Office ‘e Pedestianciaut ey @ Seashutles and sightseeing baal tour depattues L. Departure of Tourst Tain Porte Monomentale Tours de Fence sininsir. ‘es estes P|) 2usstop and tus ies , e 7 2 Metitit Eaiypiere (ae 47 Pedestrian area p 0 Ff @ cycepath Ty © Taira 1 & Parkingaras orhone-neior Toles Toles facies V4 Treate Cinema Church Pubic arden Lamelson dela mobile TPM SeOGS8S0088 4 Tre citys exhibtion schecul, together with the opening limes and prices of , Toulan’s must-das is available every Port de Plaisance month atthe «Toulon Toursme» tourist oe ottoe reception and on ‘ww louloniourisme.com ‘Qual des Sous-Marinins ‘ 4) ElSTADE MAYOL Built in 1919 on the intitive of Fels’ Mayot {@ Toulon-bom senguriter), Mayol Stadium welcomes the Toulon Rugby Club's maiches and can now seat 18.200 spectators. This inythical staum set in the heatt of the city, just next to the quaysides, was also the stage for one of Bo Matzy’ ast concers in 1988 and welcomed France’ legendary singer Johnny Hallyday in 1977. Ask at the office for the dates and prices of the guided tour dedicated to this heme OTHER NOT TO BE MISSED SIGHTS: Place Dame Sibila, door to the ancient Jesuit College (Séminaire des Jésuites), bel tower crowning the Caisse dEpergne, mural in Rue Nicolas Laugier, and ramparts. VISIT OF THE HARBOUR BY BOAT cis) The boatmen offer a guided tour of the harbor: military boals fortifications, mussel parks fel the maritime history of Toulon. LA STATUE DU GENIE DE LA NAVIGATION (7) Carré du Port, in ‘font of the town tall Locally nicknamed «Cuverville, this bronze: figure stands proudly on the port, his index finger poiniing oul to sea The staue was sculpted by Lou's-Joseph Daumas in 1847 inbonour of King Louis-Philippe. LES ATLANTES - CARRE DUPORT(7) Dating back to 1657, this massive sculpture supporting the city Hall balcony features two allegorical figuies representing sirengh and ‘weakness. Itwas created by the sculptor Pierre Puget irom Marsalis. Listed monument. COURS LAFAYETTE MARKET (14) Colo's, accent warmth, the cours Lataetta markel, sung by Gilbert Bécaud, nalive of Toulon, isa mustin Toulon. Theother makers: place M, Bidouré a Pont-du-Lzs, places E Claude and Mar Deydier at Mouniton and St-Jean du Var. CATHEDRALE SAINTE- MARIE DE LA SEDS 13) Sel right in the heart of the Medieval town, Toulon's cathedral is a curious architectural hotchpoteh resulting from the extension of the original 11th century Romanesque cchureh in the 17th century. lis classic fapade, featuring baroque details, is topped by a massive bell (1740) and beautiful Provencal wrought iron bell tower. Listed monument. EGLISE ST-FRANGOIS-DE-PAULE (1) Place Louis Blane. Buit in the 18th century, this magnificent churen features a Baroque curved and counter-ourved fayade, typical of ‘western Provencal religious archtectue ai the time. Listed monument MUSEE D'HISTOIRE DE TOULON ET SA REGION (14) 10, rue Saint-Andrieux - ph. 04 94 62 11.07. This museum collet, conserves and exfibis varcus wotks of att, obgcts and souvents associated ‘wth the socal, exonomi, mitary, religious and atisic history of Toulon andits region Freeenity, LA PORTE D'ITALIE PLACE ARMAND VALLE (15) Along with the ramparts visible in the citys Liogs quarter, the «Porte ditalie» cate is cre of the last remains ofthe former city walls built by order of Vauban, Bonaparte lei Toulon via this gale during his Haan campaign. Listed monumert. MUSEUM DEPERTEMENTAL DU VAR (OUTSIDE THE PLAN) Pare Départerental du Las 737.0h. du Jonquet ‘wivwcmuseum-toulon.o1g ~ 04 83 95 44.20 ‘The Museum is located in a large park with a playgiound and waier coursa.The collet ons of the Museum cover the main naturalist disciplines. Free entry. iLE FARON HOW TO GO THERE BY CABLE CAR (19) ‘wiv telepherique-faron.com Ba Amiral Vence ph, 04:94 92.68 25, Be carelul: The cabie car does nol work on windy days Contact the ‘cabie cat” in advance BY BUS To the departure station of the cable ‘car Bus Réseau Mistral n° 40 “téléphérique’ stop PREFERENTIAL RATES AT THE TOURIST OFFICE: ROUND-TRIP CABLE CAR 1 DAY PASS CABLE CAR+BUS+BOAT CABLE CAR + FAUVERIE PASS CABLE CAR+MEMOBIAL PASS BY CAR Panoramic route from the departure ‘station of the cable car (note: the route is in one way up and down once fet the houses), THE BAY OF TOULON Visiting the Toulon harbor by boat is an excelent way to discovers natural cexwironmet with the hill thal ovattang i. and its millary heritage composed of fots, towers and of course re Arsenal which hasbeen he history of Toulon since the ‘rth century, You can board the ship athe oot of Toulon During he vst you can see be mitary ships a the quay (notudng the arcatcarit Chares-de-Gaule cepandig on its curent status), the frictions that bode te Faroor, the mussel beds inthe Lazaret bay, the maine cemetary and the penirsuia of Saht-Mandie, LES BATELIERS DE LA RADE 433 (0)4 9446 29 89 THE LITTLE TRAINS OF TOULON Discover Toulon by Littie Train! City of sun, capital of Provence with its 2000 ‘years of history... From the military port to the most beautiful harbor in Europe, passing by the Saint Louis fort, the beaches and the gardens of Moutillon, let yourself be guided by a guided tour that will tell you about Toulon, its celebrities and anecdoies. LE TRAIN TOURISTIQUE 433 (0)6 2077 44 43 Extend to your feat Toulon, the bay, the coast of the Golden islands to La Giota, the Mediterranean as far astheeye can see. Around you, the peaks of the Toulon mountains and the hinterlands lar as Sainte-Baume... Rich in all the fauna and flora of Provence, te hills af Toulon are, jut like the harbour tht has made the reputation ofthe city the plaoe to relax and discover. MONT FARON ‘A the gates of the oty, Toulon’s famous mountain (Faro in Provencal) proudly dominates Europe's most beautiful harbour with i's 584 m of white limestone. Far trom being its highest point, itis nevertheless te most famous of the Toulon mountains (Faton, Coudon, Caume, Baou des quate Autes, Gros Carveau) MEMORIAL DU DEBARQUEMENT (25) Mont Faron summit ph. 04 94 88 08 09 ‘The memorial, renovated and reopened in April 2017, pays trioute to all combatants, ‘whether they ara «free Frenchmen, soldiers from Arica, resistance fighters, escapees ‘rom France, volunteers from the Pacitic and Wast Indias, allied soldies. i 's located inthe Beaumont Tower (1845), FAUVERIE DU MONT FARON (26) Mont Faron summit - ph, G4 94 88 07 89 - wnv.z00-Ioulon.r Closed on rainy days. This unique breeding center in France and probbly in Europe, ensures the survival of endangered speciesLE QUARTIER DU MOURILLON The Mourilon quarter isa geruine village within avilage. A church, daly food & vegetable market, post fice and local shops all acto its iresistible almosphere. ts impressive bourgeois houses set facing the sea and acclimatization garden (26) overflowing with exotic plant vareties brought back trom faranay expecions have imate this Taulon's most in vogue quater sinze the lale 19th century ts ite lanes and beach promenade aso offer a plethora of stylish eateries serving spacialties, ‘fom the world over and Provence of course! LA TOUR ROYALE - LA MITRE (19) Locally nicknamed “the big tower was the tirst defence post erected in the bay of Toulon. Packedwith history is corstuction by order of Lous XI! began in 1514 and ‘vas completed in 1524. This site can be visited but only in summe. FORT SAINT LOUIS - LITTORAL F. MISTRAL (23) Erected in 1696 by order of Vauban, the toners hour of glory came during the Was of the Spanish Suocession in 1707, as Louis XIV fought forthe Spanish throne Entirely destroyed atthe tim, the tower was rebuilt according tothe original plans. Is seting ablaza is now commemorated every August 15 with a magnificent frenark This ste cant be visited MUSEE DES ARTS ASIATIQUES (24) 160, littoral F. Mistral - Le Mourillcn - Vila Jules Verne - Ph. +33 (0)4 94 25 83 10 Patmanent axhibitions ofa collections trom the Far East, India, Tibet and South-East Asia, Free entrance, Wih more than 7 ha of sendy beaches, 9 ha of greenery and playground, 1300 fee parking spaces, a nautical bese, bars and restaurants with ther feat the wate, he beaches of Murillo are, summer ana win, one ofthe prvileged places of Toulonnas. More wild, hebeaces of La Mite te the westand Méjean and Magaud coves to the east reveal a pie beauty Take the customs pat that winds along the steep coast af Cap Brun from the fourth cove of Mourillon, and you wil ciscover secret coves, turquoise \aler coves and small fishing harbours hidden under the large pine parasol an Yacht Por. GreMartine "Ey imu MisLA MAISON DE LA MOBILITE TPM 2 34 Rue d Aloer, 83000 Toulon - 04 94 93:37 37 APLACE FOR INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ‘meet the needs ofl publics in termsct travel: publis transport, cycling, walking, ‘rains, air transport, carpooling, parking, ec. The TPM MOBILITY HOUSE is located in the center of Toulon, TRAVEL BY BUS . RESEAU MISTRAL 04.94 08 87 03 www. reseaumistral com ZOUAT THE BUS STATION 0800-400 013 www z0U.maregionsud fr TOULON Tourist Office Place Louis Blans - 83000 Toulon ph +38(0)4 94 18 53 00 \wwn toulontourisme.com \wwa.tourismeprovercemediterranee com info@tou ontourisme.com online sale - onling payment ‘wwrw.boutique.toulontourisme.com Terres de Provence en Méditerranée viww.tourismeprovencemediterranee.comn RENTAL OF CARS / BIKES 1. Lists available at the Tourist Osfice. ‘All major car rental companies are located in Toulon, a the train sition or in town. TAXIS i. Tai ranks in front ofthe tain sion, at the terbour station (gare maritime) but only when tre are cfuse arrivals, and Place Liberte. You can also book a tax by calling +33(0}4 9499 61 51 (Taxis Region Toulonnaise). CHANGE ATM MACHINE i. Severals ATM are located around the Tourist O'tice, information availaole on request. OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturday 9.amto 1pm and 2pmto6 pm Tuesday: 10 amt 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 om Sundays and public holidays 9.amto tom ‘4th of July & 15th of August Samto 1pm and 2pmto6 am Cradits photos: OT Toulon Vile de Toulon: Annabale Lhuilé-Ecnnal / @onmetlasvolas/ Les bat ias de fa Rada Bursme Pp atronce eee France.fr Méomennar X Eplsserert Public incustriel et commercial (EAC) N° AU France: AU IMO 83170003 autrse 2 etectur des operations commectals