{"id":50725,"date":"2024-10-07T18:07:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/?page_id=50725"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T13:18:10","slug":"cycling-in-provence-mediterranee-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/en\/living-provence\/exceptional-landscapes\/ideas-for-outings\/cycling-in-provence-mediterranee-3\/","title":{"rendered":"One day, many ideas: from Toulon to La Seyne-sur-Mer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A stroll in the heart of the harbour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leaving from Toulon’s historic center, wander from narrow streets to remarkable cultural sites, and embark from the port to discover the harbor, heading for Tamaris Bay and Sablettes beach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Art Museum and H\u00f4tel des Arts<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe opera house and Place Puget<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLes Halles and Cours Lafayette<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVilla Tamaris<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The Chalucet garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toulon’s Chalucet district – a hub of creativity and knowledge – embodies a perfect balance between history and modernity. This hybrid place, dedicated to knowledge and relaxation, has the Alexandre 1er garden at its heart. A place to unwind, its paths invite you to take a botanical stroll, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Exotic species and relaxing pools of water punctuate your journey in the shade of century-old trees. – Nearest bus stop : ? P\u00e9ri \/ Obs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Art Museum and H\u00f4tel des Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mus\u00e9e d’Art de Toulon houses a rich collection of classical works and modern creations, offering a vast panorama of art history. Just a stone’s throw away, the H\u00f4tel des Arts is renowned for its contemporary art exhibitions, showcasing national and international artists. These two emblematic cultural venues offer an exciting immersion in singular artistic universes, making Toulon a destination of choice for art and culture lovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Nearest bus stop : ? Vauban<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Opera and Place Puget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Op\u00e9ra de Toulon, a majestic 19th-century edifice, is a symbol of the city’s architectural elegance and offers a top-quality opera program*, complete with ballets, classical concerts and plays. Head for nearby Place Puget: the epicenter of Toulon life, bustling – all year round! – with its caf\u00e9 terraces, where you can take time to contemplate the fountain. Its peaceful murmur accompanies your stroll through the historic center. *Currentlyclosed to the public for renovations, the Toulon Opera offers a program of events outside its walls.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rue des Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rue des Arts immerses you in a creative ecosystem of art galleries, artists’ studios and trendy boutiques. This bustling district is dedicated to art in all its forms, with an emphasis on local cultural initiatives. Take a stroll and you’ll discover a tasty mix of exhibitions, original creations and exciting encounters, where art and creativity come alive every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Les Halles and Cours Lafayette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stop off at Place Vincent Raspail and visit Les Halles, the temple of Toulon’s gourmets. In the heart of this art deco building, 25 food artisans prepare the dishes and specialties that make up your gourmet stopover. The famous Provencal market on Cours Lafayette, with its stalls of greengrocers, cheeses, olives and spices, is a perfect complement to this delightful stroll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The port and its water buses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Board the waterbus (line 18M) from the port of Toulon to discover the bay from the water’s edge. The crossing to Tamaris offers a rare view of the city and surrounding mountains from the sea. As you sail along, you’ll catch a glimpse of the fortifications lining the harbor and the military ships docked at the naval base. Once at Tamaris, famous for its eponymous villa and art center, enjoy a stroll along the corniche, with an inspiring view of the bay and fishermen’s cottages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Villa Tamaris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An imposing 19th-century building overlooking the bay, Villa Tamaris is now an internationally renowned art center. Its photographic exhibition rooms showcase modern and contemporary artists, and offer a varied and daring program. From the villa, the panoramic view of the bay and harbor is breathtaking, adding a timeless dimension to your visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sablettes beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the Tamaris pontoon, take the 18M waterbus or walk along the corniche for around ten minutes to reach Les Sablettes, the largest beach in La Seyne-sur-Mer. On arrival, cross the Fernand Braudel landscaped park between the harbor and the beach. Lawns, a playground, a beach volleyball court, an exhibition hall, a carousel and an amusement park make it the ideal place for a nature break, between sea and gardens, after a day of discovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your day trip from Toulon to La Seyne-sur-Mer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The essential sites of this getaway in Toulon, a city on a human scale, can be reached on foot. Departing from the port, the 3 Mistral waterbus lines (8M, 18M and 28M) cross the harbor and take you to the port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, the Tamaris and Sablettes pontoons and the port of the Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer peninsula. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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