Provence Toulon Cruise Destination Port

Cruise Ship Port of Call information like Port News, Weather, Transportation Options, Things to Do and See, Area Events, Medical Care, Crime and Safety Review

Weather

Good to know

The currency in France is the Euro.

The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier is docked in Toulon.

The coastline's many beaches and charming coastal towns are easily accessible by buses.

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Getting around Toulon

Walking

From Quai Fornei, passengers can easily walk along the marina promenade to the main shopping mail, musuems, and old medieval quarter.

Shuttle

From Le Seyne sur Mer, shuttle buses are available as is a water ferry.

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Area Events

Festival International d'Art Lyrique d'Aix en Provence

The famous opera festival takes place in late June and July each year. Operas are staged indoors and outdoors.

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  Provence (Toulon), France

The military port of Toulon provides access to the French Riviera, Provence, Cote d'Azur, and France's world famous vineyards. Tour charming hilltop villages and indulge in locally produced vintages. Toulon's upper town is reminscient of Paris, France. The smaller port makes for a more intimate destination experience.

Toulon Library, Cruise Port of Call

Port Authority

Local Name: Port of Toulon La Seyne
Address:
(Toulon)
Quai du President Pierre Fournel, 83000 Toulon
(La Seyne sur Mer)
Pier Terminal
Mole d’Armement.
Espace Joseph Grimaud
Corniche Philippe Giovanin
83500 La Seyne Sur Mer
Telephone: +33 4 94 03 27 60
Size: Medium
Coordinates: 43° 6' 38" N, 5° 54' 27" E

  Terminal Information

Toulon still serves as a major military port. It's common to see military aircraft carriers and other navy vessels in port.

La Seyne sur Mer

Serving larger ships, La Seyne sur Mer is located across the bay 10km away from city. Shuttles are available by land or sea.

Quai Fornei

Serving smaller ships, the Quai Fornei allows passengers to disembark onto the marina promenade running alongside the city.

Visit here for a 360-degree view of both cruise ports.

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  Things to do in the area

Hyères

The oldest resort on the French Riviera and a well-known vacation destination since Roman times, the seaside town of Hyères offers cobalt blue waters, snow-white sands, flourishing gardens, luxurious villas, and historical sights.

Le Castellet

Historical landmarks abound in this tiny town that's perched on the edge of a cliff. Sections of the 15th century ramports of this fortified hamlet still exist.

St. Tropez

The old fishing port is the ultimate luxury resort where yachts jostle fishing boats in the Old Harbor and the pastel-colored buildings of the Old Quarter house elegant boutiques, galleries and cafés.

Mont Faron

Take a cable car to the top for stunning views of Toulon and the military port. On top is a wild cat wildlife center.

Bandol

Relax on this picturesque sandy beach or explore the town for local wines and cafés.

Aix-en-Provence

The gorgeous Aix Region countryside is home to famous French bratesseries, farmer's markets, and vineyards. Aix-en-Provence is also a center of the arts with musuems and music venues.

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