Toulon Trip Overview
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.
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.
Cruise ship passenger? My pleasure to meet you at the terminal or as you get off your tender boat. Intimate small groups with no audio guiding system. I speak to you 🙂 You walk with me, not behind me 😉
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Toulon, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
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.
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.
Cruise ship passenger? My pleasure to meet you at the terminal or as you get off your tender boat. Intimate small groups with no audio guiding system. I speak to you 🙂 You walk with me, not behind me 😉
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
