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Toulon

A French naval port on the Mediterranean, where a harbor market, a hilltop cable car and the Var coast make a stop or a base.

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Toulon is a port city on the Mediterranean coast in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in southern France. It is the main base of the French Navy's Mediterranean fleet, so warships are a regular sight in the harbor. The old town sits close to the water. The covered Provençal market near the port is the place to see local produce and fish in the morning.

Mont Faron, the hill above the city, has a cable car to the summit with views over the harbor and the bay. The top also holds a museum on the Allied landings in Provence in 1944. Toulon suits travelers who want a working city by the sea, or who plan to use it as a base for the Var coast and the islands. Spring and early fall are the most comfortable seasons; July and August are hot and busy. Plan one or two days for the city itself, and add more if you take day trips.

Toulon in five

  1. Ride the Mont Faron cable carA cable car climbs Mont Faron for views over the harbor. Check opening days and weather before you go.
  2. Visit the market on Cours LafayetteThe covered market and street market sell Provençal food and flowers. Go in the morning.
  3. Use Toulon as a base for the islandsFerries to Porquerolles usually leave from the Giens peninsula and Hyères, not from Toulon harbor. Take a train or bus first and check timetables.St-Tropez
  4. Take the train from MarseilleRegional trains link Marseille and Toulon in about an hour, which makes a day or a transfer simple.Marseille

Things to do in Toulon

See all attractions in Toulon
Mémorial du Débarquement de ProvenceMonument · ToulonMémorial du Débarquement et de la Libération en Provence
Musée de la MarineMuseum · ToulonMusée National de la Marine - Toulon
Mont FaronSight · ToulonMont Faron
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Need to know

Airport
Toulon–Hyères (TLN), about 20 min by car
Getting there
TGV from Paris; TER from Marseille about 1 hour
Getting around
On foot, bus and a cable car
Best base
Near the port and old town
Time needed
1 day; 2–3 with islands

Weather by month

  • Rainy days
  • Best
  • Good
  • Mixed
  1. JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, quiet
  2. FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Mild, quiet
  3. MarchClear6 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Mild
  4. AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Spring, calm
  5. MayClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°Warm
  6. JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Hot, beaches
  7. JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low22°Hot, busy
  8. AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Hot, busy
  9. SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Warm, calm
  10. OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Mild, fall
  11. NovemberClear11 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, wet
  12. DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Cool, quiet

Average daily high and low in Toulon, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Toulon

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  5. Fri16°11°56%Friday: Drizzle. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 56%.
  6. Sat16°7°15%Saturday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 15%.
  7. Sun17°9°46%Sunday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 46%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8961 EUR

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What's on in Toulon

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

  • Jun–JulAix-en-Provence FestivalAix-en-Provence, a day trip

Day trips by train

Before you go to Toulon

TGV and TER to ToulonDirect TGVs from ParisRead the guide
Islands and coast toursBoat trips and coastal toursCompare tours
eSIM for the Var coastBus and ferry times on the phoneRead the guide
Cover for a coast stopBoat trips and cancelled sailingsRead the guide

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Rules for Toulon, checked

  • France is in the Schengen Area. Check entry rules, including any visa or pre-travel authorization, at travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.Source
  • Customs officers check food, plants and animal products. Check what you can bring in at douane.gouv.fr before you pack.Source
  • Smoking is banned in bars, restaurants and other enclosed public places. Terraces follow their own rules, so check the sign or ask staff.
  • Parts of the naval port are military areas. Do not photograph naval installations, and ask before filming near military sites.

Plan around Toulon

Marseille travel guide

The big port to the west

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A harbor town with creeks

Read the guideLes Calanques

Cliffs and coves on the coast

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Beaches and a harbor to the east

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Regions, trains, entry rules and money for a France trip

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Toulon FAQ

Is Toulon worth visiting?

As a stop, yes: the market and Mont Faron are good. It is not a classic beauty, but it is practical and less expensive than neighbors.

How do you get to Porquerolles from Toulon?

Take a train or bus to Hyères or the Giens peninsula, then a ferry. Boats do not usually leave from central Toulon.

How many days do you need in Toulon?

One day for the market, harbor and Mont Faron. Add days for islands or the coast.

Does Toulon have beaches?

Yes, the Mourillon beaches lie east of the port. The nicer sand is around Hyères and the Giens peninsula, a short train or bus ride away.

Is Toulon a good base for the Riviera?

It is cheaper than Nice or Cannes and well connected, but it lacks beaches near the center.

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