Unusual Tour of Old Toulon: Secrets and Anecdotes
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2 hours
- Admission fee
- Bottled water
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Old Toulon reveals its secrets on a fascinating guided walk through its historic center. Explore the days when Toulon was famous for its soap, plunge into maritime conflicts from the French Revolution to World War II, and discover the mysteries of the prison and the explosion of the House of...
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 20 people in the group
- 1
Port de Toulon
Ready to discover Toulon from a surprising angle? We will begin this tour with an unusual anecdote, then we will offer you a brief introduction to today’s city and its famous military port. A quick look at its history will give you a better understanding of all the fascinating little...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Place de la Poissonnerie
Behind the name of this charming square lies one of the most mysterious and striking stories of Toulon. Discover the surprising explosion that shook this place in broad daylight in 1989!
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Rue Victor Micholet
We stop in front of one of the largest frescoes in the city to delve into the fascinating and trying history of the convicts who worked here for more than a century, in the service of the Royal Navy, in the largest prison in France. Between daring escapes, difficult living...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Rue Victor Micholet
We stop at the entrance to the military arsenal, a place steeped in history. This is where one of the most traumatic chapters of Toulon took place during the Second World War. But far from ending as one might expect, this story holds a surprising twist...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Rue des Savonnières
This charming colourful square takes us back to the time when Toulon was the soap capital of France, before Marseille took over the monopoly. But behind this industry lies a secret: the decline of Toulon soap, a history intimately linked to that of its port.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Place Vincent Raspail
We stop at this lively and popular square in Toulon, where remains of the Roman Empire have been discovered. This will be our Check-out Point to go back to the city's distant past. At that time, Toulon was one of only two privileged cities providing the Roman Empire with a...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Cours Lafayette
This tour will conclude by exploring the spectacular launch of the career of one of France’s most famous figures. A man whose destiny was shaped by the Siege of Toulon in 1793. A lasting testimony on site still commemorates this historic event.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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