Traveling to Provence, you don’t know where to sleep in Toulon? Here are the best places to stay in this sunny city!
Set course for Toulon, where beaches, cliffs and hills border the city. Situated between the Monts Toulonnais and the harbor, Toulon offers an exceptional environment, halfway between sea and mountains. Capital of the Var department and third-largest city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, Toulon is home to France’s largest military port and Europe’s leading naval base. Renowned for its relaxed lifestyle and ideal geographical location, Toulon is also a lively, artistic and cultural city.
Here, you’ll discover numerous museums, theaters, opera houses, festivals and markets, all of which contribute to the city’s unique, colorful Provencal atmosphere. You’re sure to be seduced by its idyllic climate, the authentic atmosphere of its port, and its dynamism: Toulon is a metropolis full of projects and well worth discovering! To make sure you make the most of the city and its charms, here are the best places and neighborhoods to stay in Toulon.
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Le Mourillon
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Just across from the beaches, Le Mourillon is one of Toulon’s eastern districts, a true Provencal village enclosed within the city: its church, daily market, post office and small shops all contribute to its atmosphere. It’s undoubtedly the most pleasant neighborhood in Toulon. Ideally located within the city, you’ll find several historic monuments, churches and small squares, as well as over 7 hectares of sandy beaches, 9 hectares of greenery and playgrounds!
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Cap-Brun
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Toulon’s eastward urbanization during the 20th century gave rise to a new district: Cap Brun. This upscale, residential area is one of Toulon’s most sought-after, with its superb waterfront villas and prestigious residences. To the south, the rocky coastline, mainly made up of cliffs, offers a view of the entire Toulon harbor.
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Pont du Las
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Located to the west of the city, Pont du Las is a veritable city within the city. With around 300 shops in the area, you’ll find everything you need: grocery stores, shops, schools, services, restaurants, culture…
This is where you’ll find Place Martin Bidouré, Toulon’s second-largest market after Cours Lafayette. This square also serves as the forecourt for the Saint-Joseph parish church, which dates from the late 19th century and boasts a large organ, numerous chapels adorned with statues, and a gilded southern façade. If you’re looking for accommodation in a lively neighborhood, this is the place!
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Saint-Roch
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Adjacent to the Pont du Las, the Saint Roch district is located in the immediate vicinity of the city center. Quiet, commercial and residential, you’ll be close to the Jardin de la Ville, Toulon train station and Place Martin-Bidouré. Discover the city center’s terraces and restaurants on shady squares, boutiques with styles and genres to suit all tastes and expectations, and the narrow streets typical of Provence towns – it’s a whole atmosphere that awaits you. Take a stroll and let yourself be charmed!
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Whichever area you choose to stay in Toulon, you’re sure to fall under the spell of the gentle Var way of life!