Tours and excursions - Culture & heritage

Thematic tour of the Mont Faron Memorial – D-Day

Toulon

Immerse yourself in the history of the Provence Landings through a thematic tour of the Mount Faron Memorial. This guided tour explains the major stages of this major event of the Second World War. A discovery enriched by historical and multimedia supports.

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

The experience
The Mémorial du Débarquement et de la Libération en Provence welcomes you for a themed visit dedicated to the Provence Landings.

Accompanied by an interpreter, you’ll explore the different stages of this event, from its preparation to the Liberation of Provence in August 1944. The tour is based on historical objects, eyewitness accounts and archive films, making this period both tangible and accessible.

This approach also places the Provence Landing in a broader perspective, linking it to other landings of the Second World War. In this way, you’ll discover the players in the conflict and the historical issues at stake, while at the same time exploring the site’s mission to pass on memories.

Located on Mount Faron, the memorial also offers a remarkable setting for combining cultural discovery and landscape interpretation.

Our tips
Enjoy the panoramic view of Toulon harbor from Mont Faron
Complete your visit with a stroll along the surrounding trails

Provider’s environmental commitment
The provider is committed to fighting the risk of fire by complying with OLD regulations, in partnership with the Office National des Forêts, the Toulon Provence Méditerranée metropolis and the City of Toulon.
The activity also complies with Natura 2000 standards, in line with the natural site’s classification.

Practical informations

Duration: 1h30
Meeting point: Mémorial du Faron – 8458, route du Faron – Toulon
Price includes: individual admission to the memorial for the day and guided tour with a mediator
Children: aged 10 and over
Pets not allowed
Access to the memorial via the Faron cable car: buy your ticket here

Prices

Infos Price
Full price

from age 18

13€
Reduced rate

from age 10

7€
Free

children under 10, PRM, Ministry of the Armed Forces personnel

Free

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