Guided tour | Toulon through the ages

Explore Toulon on a tour that plunges you into the key events in the history of the Var’s first city.

Your guide will tell you all about the origins and adventures of this town, between sea and mountains, marked by invasions and epidemics. Stroll through the historic center, between Provençal architecture and Haussmann-style buildings, with stops at the cathedral, the fountains and the famous Cours Lafayette market. On your way to the Toulon naval base, an emblem of French naval power, your guide tells you the story of the floating bagne, mentioned by Victor Hugo in Les Misérables. You’ll also discover tributes to Raimu, the Toulon actor, scattered around the city. Admire the modernity of the frontale, an example of contemporary architecture, and learn more about Marseille sculptor Pierre Puget, before concluding the tour at the foot of the statue of the Génie de la Navigation, affectionately nicknamed Cuverville by Toulonnais.