Located in a roadstead along the southern coast of France, Toulon is the main military port of the country: inside, in fact, is the naval base of the Marine nationale.
The port area of the city, of course, is not limited to activities of a military nature. The airport, in fact, is characterized by an area dedicated to passenger traffic and to the cruise. A specific area is then destined, especially during the summer, to accommodate pleasure boats.
From the port of Toulon there are ships that connect the city to Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto Torres, Alcudia and to well-known locations on the Côte d'Azur.
Numerous companies operate at the French port, including Corsica Ferries.
There are various ways to get to the port of Toulon. We provide you with alternatives below.
Car and motorcycle
Once in the city, you can rely on one of the many agencies present and rent a car or a motorbike. On the municipal area there are both free and paid parking lots.
Bus and ferry
The twelve municipalities that make up the Toulon Provence Méditerranée urban area are served by the Mistral network, which has 64 bus lines and 3 lines by sea. For more information on timetables and tickets, consult the company's website.
Bicycle
Toulon is a bike-friendly city: in the municipal area, in fact, there are 53 km of cycle paths and bands and 165 mixed parking parks.
The city is served by the Toulon-Hyères airport, which is located in the municipality of the same name east of Toulon. The distance between the airport and the port is just under 25 km, and can be bridged in various ways.
Car
At the airport you will find several agencies where you can rent a car.
Bus
The Mistral connects the airport to the Toulon bus station, which is close to the train station. From here it is possible to reach the port area on foot, by taxi or by public transport.
Taxi
Outside the airport, in correspondence with the arrivals area, there is a taxi rank .
For more information, please take a look at the airport and Mistral website.
The Mistral bus 3 leaves from the Toulon train station and will take you to the port in a few minutes. Alternatively, you can take a taxi.
For real-time information , we suggest you consult the transport company 's portal.
Corsica Ferries, 2 av. of the Infanterie de Marine
Walking along the historic center (which is located behind the port area ), you will find numerous commercial activities where you can spend a morning or an afternoon shopping.
Despite being bombed during the Second World War, the Vieille Ville (the old city) still maintains its charm intact: the historic center of Toulon is in fact characterized by narrow streets, squares and characteristic fountains. Among these, the Fontaine de la Fédération in place de la Liberté and the Fontaine des trois dauphins deserve a mention.
There is no self-respecting historic center without its main place of worship. The most important church in Toulon is the Notre-Dame de la Seds Cathedral. Erected in the 11th century in Romanesque style, six centuries later it was embellished with a neoclassical facade with references to the Baroque. Next to the main body of the building stands a Provençal bell tower.
Following the tour of the historic city center, you will come across the Opéra de Toulon (among the largest opera houses in France), the curious Sculpture de Bateau and the National Navy Museum, located directly on the port.
Before leaving the city, we recommend a walk in Le Mourillon, the fishing village: located south of the port, the district is one of the most picturesque in Toulon. The area is characterized by the presence of some beaches much loved by tourists and the Tour Royale, a military building of the sixteenth century from which you can enjoy a beautiful panorama.