Toulon Cathedral, Toulon

Name: Toulon Cathedral
Address: 55 Place de la Cathédrale, Toulon, 83000, France
Telephone: +33 4 94 92 28 91

#5 among attractions in Toulon

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Facts and practical information

Toulon Cathedral, also known as Sainte-Marie-Majeure, is a Roman Catholic church located in Toulon, in the Var department of France. The cathedral is a national monument. Construction of the church began in the 11th century and finished in the 18th century. From the 5th century onwards, it was the seat of the Bishops of Toulon, and since 1957 has been the ecclesiastical seat of the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon. ()

Local name: Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Seds de Toulon Completed: XVIII centuryArchitectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°7'18"N, 5°56'3"E

Address

55 Place de la CathédraleCanton 5 (Cathédrale)Toulon 83000 France

Contact

+33 4 94 92 28 91

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Day trips

Toulon Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Mayol, Toulon Opera, Palais des Sports de Toulon, Church of Saint François de Paule.

~710 ftS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Mayol, Toulon
4 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant coastal city of Toulon, France, Stade Mayol stands as a multi-purpose stadium with a distinctive character and a deep connection to the local culture. This venue is not just a place for sports; it is a hub of activity that encapsulates the...
~1100 ftN
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Toulon Opera, Toulon
6 min walk • The Toulon Opera is a French opera house located in Toulon. The second-largest opera house in France, after the Palais Garnier in Paris, it opened thirteen years before the Garnier.
1 miW
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Palais des Sports de Toulon, Toulon
26 min walk • Palais des sports de Toulon, also known as Palais des sports Jauréguiberry is an indoor sporting arena located in Toulon, France. The capacity of the arena is 4,200 people. It is currently the home of the Hyères-Toulon Var Basket basketball team. It hosted the preliminary rounds of the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship.
~710 ftS
Church
Church of Saint François de Paule, Toulon
4 min walk • The Saint-François-de-Paule church is a Catholic church located in Toulon, France and erected in 1744. It is placed under the vocation of Saint François de Paule, founder of the Minimes.
1.1 miSE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin d'acclimatation du Mourillon, Toulon
28 min walk • The Jardin d'acclimatation du Mourillon is a municipal botanical garden located at 1053 Littoral Frédéric Mistral, Le Mourillon, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is open daily without charge.
~1520 ftW
Military museum, Museum, Specialty museum
Musée de la Marine, Toulon
8 min walk • The National Maritime Museum in Tulon - the Marine Museum in Tulon, which is one of the four branches of the National Maritime Museum in Paris.
1.1 miS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Saint-Louis, Toulon
27 min walk • Fort Saint-Louis, also called Fort des Vignettes, is a cannon tower built in Toulon in 1534 by the engineer Saint-Rémy, on the initiative of François I, in order to protect the city from Muslim incursions, which had ravaged the city in 1530.
~1810 ftNW
Fountain
Fontaine de la Fédération, Toulon
9 min walk • Place de la Liberté is the main square in downtown Toulon, France. Created in 1852 by the architect Gaudensi Allar and his brother, the sculptor André-Joseph Allar, it is located on boulevard de Strasbourg.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Le Mourillon, Toulon
27 min walk • Le Mourillon is a neighbourhood to the east of the French city of Toulon, near the entrance to the Rade or roadstead. It was once a fishing village, and then became the home of many of the officers of the French fleet and to part of the naval dockyard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Toulon Cathedral open?

Toulon Cathedral is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 4 pm - 8:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Toulon Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Stade Mayol, Toulon (4 min walk), Church of Saint François de Paule, Toulon (4 min walk), Toulon Opera, Toulon (6 min walk), Musée de la Marine, Toulon (8 min walk).

How to get to Toulon Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Toulon Cathedral:

Bus

Porte d'Italie • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)
Blache • Lines: 11, 11B, 18, 6, 8 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Ponton Toulon • Lines: 18M, 28M, 8M (6 min walk)

Train

Toulon (14 min walk)