Toulon Holidays

With its laid-back vibes, buzzing harbourside, and secret beaches, this port city is all charm and no clichés. Whether you're chasing family fun, romantic strolls, or plates piled high with Provençal delights, Toulon brings it – with a salty sea breeze and a side of rosé.

Highlights

• A working port city with serious seafaring swagger – and a cracking naval museum to prove it.

• Mont Faron: a lush, pine-covered mountain you can glide up via cable car for epic views and even more epic selfies.

• Local markets brimming with sun-ripened produce and that irresistible smell of lavender and fresh bread.

• Some of the French Riviera’s most peaceful (and least Instagrammed) beaches. Shhh, keep it secret.

Getting around

Toulon’s compact centre means you can walk between shops, beaches, and bars without breaking a sweat – or your flip-flops. For anything further afield, hop on a local bus, grab a Vélotoulon hire bike, or use the city’s water buses (yes, boats!) to glide from beach to beach like a local. Got plans beyond the city? Trains connect Toulon to Marseille, Nice, and beyond, with journey times that leave plenty of time for wine later.

Things to do for families in Toulon

Toulon is packed with family-friendly fun, and it's not just about building sandcastles (though the beaches are perfect for that). Head to the Zoo Fauverie du Mont Faron, home to big cats and even bigger views – the cable car ride alone will have the kids grinning from ear to ear. Down in the harbour, take a boat tour of the naval base (yes, real submarines!), or explore the Musée National de la Marine, where you can play captain for the day. When little tummies start rumbling, the waterfront restaurants offer everything from pizza to crepes – and ice cream, obviously.

Things to do for couples in Toulon

Romance is practically part of the landscape in Toulon. Start your day with a lazy stroll through the Old Town’s cobbled lanes, picking up pastries from a boulangerie and flowers from the Cours Lafayette market. Hop on the téléphérique up Mont Faron for jaw-dropping views and maybe a sneaky smooch at the top. Afterward, take a sunset walk along Mourillon Beach – soft sands, calm seas, and rosé-fuelled beach bars just begging you to linger. For dinner, nab a terrace table and share a bottle of Bandol wine under the fairy lights. Très romantique.

Things to do for groups in Toulon

Travelling with your mates? Toulon’s got all the ingredients for an unforgettable group getaway. Kick things off with beach day vibes at Plage du Mourillon, complete with volleyball courts and watersports rentals for anyone feeling sporty. If your crew’s into culture, the Opera House is a stunner (yes, even if you don’t “do” opera), or go full Top Gun with a tour of the naval base. The nightlife here is low-key but lively – think wine bars with live jazz, beachside cocktails, and plenty of places to toast “santé!” into the small hours. Bonus: Toulon isn’t as pricey as its Riviera neighbours, so your budget goes further – more wine for everyone.

Things to do for foodies in Toulon

If your holiday revolves around where to eat next, Toulon is your kind of town. Start your day with a flaky croissant and a café au lait by the harbour, then hit the Cours Lafayette market to sample local olives, cheeses, and socca (a chickpea pancake that’s way tastier than it sounds). For lunch, tuck into a classic bouillabaisse or seafood fresh off the boat at a harbourside bistro. In the evening, seek out a cosy brasserie in Le Mourillon for Provençal dishes bursting with flavour – we’re talking ratatouille, pissaladière, and anchovies that’ll convert even the skeptics. Oh, and don’t leave without trying the local rosé. You’re in the South of France – it’s practically a rule.