Military port of Toulon, Toulon

Name: Military port of Toulon
Address: Toulon, France

#17 among attractions in Toulon

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The military port of Toulon is the principal base of the French Navy and the first naval base in Europe by size, sited in the city of Toulon. It holds most of France's force d'action navale, comprising the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle as well as its nuclear attack submarines, in total more than 70% of the tonnage of the French Navy. About 20,000 military and civilians work at the base ()

Local name: Port militaire de Toulon Coordinates: 43°7'10"N, 5°54'59"E

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Canton 1 (Bon Rencontre - Arsenal)Toulon France

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Military port of Toulon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Mayol, Tour Royale, Toulon Opera, Palais des Sports de Toulon.

0.9 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Mayol, Toulon
24 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...
1.2 miSE
Historical and heritage tours, Tours, Historical place
Tour Royale, Toulon
32 min walk • The Tour Royale is a fort built in the 16th century to protect the entrance of the Petit Rade, the naval port of Toulon. It was the first fortification of the harbor, built 22 years after Provence became a part of France.
0.9 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Toulon Opera, Toulon
23 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.
0.5 miN
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Palais des Sports de Toulon, Toulon
12 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.
0.9 miE
Church
Toulon Cathedral, Toulon
24 min walk • 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.
1.4 miSE
43°6'12"N • 5°55'54"E
Plage de la Mitre, Toulon
35 min walk • Beach
0.9 miE
Church
Church of Saint François de Paule, Toulon
22 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.
0.6 miE
Military museum, Museum, Specialty museum
Musée de la Marine, Toulon
16 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.
1.4 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Saint-Louis, Toulon
37 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.
0.8 miNE
Fountain
Fontaine de la Fédération, Toulon
22 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.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Le Mourillon, Toulon
30 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Military port of Toulon?

Nearby attractions include Musée de la Marine, Toulon (16 min walk), Fontaine de la Fédération, Toulon (22 min walk), Church of Saint François de Paule, Toulon (22 min walk), Toulon Opera, Toulon (23 min walk).

How to get to Military port of Toulon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Military port of Toulon:

Bus

Esna • Lines: Abn1, Bn1, Bn2 (9 min walk)
CSP Toulon • Lines: Abn1, Bn1, Bn2 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Ponton Toulon • Lines: 18M, 28M, 8M (19 min walk)

Train

Toulon (24 min walk)