Fort Saint-Louis, Toulon

Name: Fort Saint-Louis
Address: 301 Littoral Frédéric Mistral, Toulon, 83000, France
Telephone: +33 4 98 03 10 30

#16 among attractions in Toulon

Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

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.

Fort Saint-Louis was listed as a historical monument by order of November 29, 1948.

Coordinates: 43°6'24"N, 5°56'20"E

Address

301 Littoral Frédéric MistralCanton 6 (Lamalgue)Toulon 83000 France

Contact

+33 4 98 03 10 30

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Day trips

Fort Saint-Louis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Mayol, Tour Royale, Toulon Opera, Toulon Cathedral.

0.9 miN
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...
0.7 miSW
Historical and heritage tours, Tours, Historical place
Tour Royale, Toulon
19 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.
1.3 miN
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Toulon Opera, Toulon
33 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.
1.1 miN
Church
Toulon Cathedral, Toulon
27 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.
0.4 miSW
43°6'12"N • 5°55'54"E
Plage de la Mitre, Toulon
12 min walk • Beach
0.9 miN
Church
Church of Saint François de Paule, Toulon
24 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.
0.4 miE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin d'acclimatation du Mourillon, Toulon
11 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.
1.2 miNW
Military museum, Museum, Specialty museum
Musée de la Marine, Toulon
30 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.
~1830 ftW
Neighbourhood
Le Mourillon, Toulon
9 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 Fort Saint-Louis open?

Fort Saint-Louis is open:

Monday 12 pm - 3 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 3 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 3 pm
Friday 12 pm - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 12 pm - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Saint-Louis?

Nearby attractions include Le Mourillon, Toulon (9 min walk), Jardin d'acclimatation du Mourillon, Toulon (11 min walk), Plage de la Mitre, Toulon (12 min walk), Tour Royale, Toulon (19 min walk).

How to get to Fort Saint-Louis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Saint-Louis:

Bus

Fort St-Louis • Lines: 23, 3 (1 min walk)
Ste-Hélène • Lines: 23, 3 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Ponton Toulon • Lines: 18M, 28M, 8M (26 min walk)