Tours and excursions - Culture & heritage

Guided tour of the Mont Faron Memorial

Toulon

Price : 13€

Discover the Mémorial du Débarquement et de la Libération en Provence on Mont Faron during an immersive guided tour. Accompanied by a mediator, you’ll retrace the stages of the August 1944 landings through objects, archive films and multimedia. This experience provides a better understanding of this key episode of the Second World War and its remembrance issues.

Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity.

The experience
The guided tour begins at the Mémorial du Débarquement et de la Libération en Provence, located on Mount Faron. Accompanied by an interpreter, you’ll explore the museum’s different areas to understand the preparation, unfolding and consequences of the Allied landings in Provence in August 1944.

Throughout the tour, historical objects, eyewitness accounts and archive films illustrate the facts and bring the visit to life. The modern scenography allows visitors to identify the key players in the conflict, and explore the issues at stake during the Liberation.

The visit also includes a reflection on the transmission of memory and the role of this National High Place of Memory. From the site, you can enjoy a remarkable panorama of Toulon harbor, directly linked to the historical events evoked.

Our tips
– Extend your visit with a stroll along the Mont Faron trails
– Don’t forget your camera to capture the panoramic view of Toulon harbor.

The service provider’s environmental commitment
The memorial participates in the fight against the risk of fire by applying OLD regulations in partnership with the Office National des Forêts, the Toulon Provence Méditerranée metropolis and the City of Toulon.
The memorial also complies with Natura 2000 standards linked to the classification of the natural site.

Practical informations

  • Meeting place: Faron Memorial – 8458 Route du Faron – Toulon
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Children: ages 10 and up
  • Memorial Hours:
    Please note: The Provence D-Day Memorial will be closed from Monday, June 22, 2026, through Friday, June 26, 2026, inclusive
    Closed every Monday in January, February, March, November, and December
    October through May: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 1:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
    June through September: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 1:15 PM–6:30 PM (non-stop in July and August)
    Last admission 30 minutes before closing
    Weather conditions: The cable car may be closed in the event of high winds (contact the reception desk: 04 94 92 68 25). From June through September, access to the Var mountain ranges may be closed due to fire risk. In this case, access to the Faron is prohibited.
  • Take the Faron cable car to the memorial: buy your ticket here
  • Pets not allowed

Prices

Infos Price
Full price

Over 18s (admission + tour)

13€
Reduced rate

Ages 10 to 17 (admission + tour)

7€
Free

Under 10s, PRMs, Ministry of the Armed Forces personnel

Free

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