Guided Tour in Toulon: Port & Old City

Toulon is the capital of Var. Its importance as a central port city for the Mediterranean coast was known back in the Roman Empire. Toulon is a permanent base for the French Navy, and the largest military port in France today, including the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

Toulon also served Napoleon as the port from which he embarked on his journey to Egypt. Josephine climbed the Royal Tower and waved goodbye to her husband to make sure he did indeed leave.

We will walk along the port dock, discuss the history of the city, look at the famous statues in front of the town hall. We will then cut into the old city and famous Provencal market and explore some of the local specialties. We will continue into the heart of the old city, looking at houses, fountains, telling stories, and presenting the previously vibrant figures of Toulon. We will finish up with Navy base and the National Museum of Marine.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mairie de Toulon, Av. de la République, 83000 Toulon, France

Famous statues, history of the military port.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cours Lafayette, Toulon France

Explore the lovely colorful provencal market and discuss the rich history as we enter the old city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Town, 83000 Toulon France

We will weave in and out of shady picturesque alleyways in historical center of Toulon. We will observe fountains, houses, buildings, statutes, gardens and other interesting spots and I will tell you the stories of the people who lived and died there.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Musee National de la Marine, Place Monsenergue Quai de Norfolk, 83000 Toulon France

History, facade, peek inside. Right next to the mammoth entry to Navy base...

Duration: 15 minutes