Tours and excursions - Culture & heritage

Themed Tour of the Mont Faron Memorial | Women

Toulon

Price : 13€

Discover the role of women during the Second World War through a thematic tour of the Mont Faron Memorial. This guided tour highlights their role in daily life, the Resistance and the Provence Landings. A historical approach focusing on often little-known stories.

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

The experience
The Mémorial du Débarquement et de la Libération en Provence offers a themed visit dedicated to the role of women during the Second World War.

Accompanied by an interpreter, you can explore the history of the Provence Landings, from its preparation through to the Liberation in August 1944, with a focus on the lives of women. The tour addresses the themes of daily life, the Resistance and the D-Day landings, highlighting the different forms of commitment.

Using historical objects, eyewitness accounts and multimedia, this tour provides a better understanding of the role played by women in this conflict. It is part of a broader reflection on historical issues and the transmission of memory.

Situated on Mount Faron, the memorial also offers a setting conducive to discovery, combining historical content with a view of the landscape.

Office advice
Enjoy the panoramic view of the Toulon harbor
Complete your visit with a guided tour of the harbor by boat

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

Meeting place: Faron Memorial – 8458 Route du Faron – Toulon
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 1:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
June through September: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 1:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (open continuously 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 at 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.
Children: ages 10 and up
Pets not allowed
Take the Faron cable car to the memorial: buy your ticket here