Uncover Toulon’s hidden gems and stories on a guided tour. Explore its rich history, from Roman times to the 1989 explosion.
Uncover Toulon’s hidden gems and stories on a guided tour. Explore its rich history, from Roman times to the 1989 explosion.
- Rade de Toulon - Are you ready to explore Toulon from a unique perspective? This tour begins with an intriguing anecdote, followed by a brief overview of the city today and its renowned naval port. By delving into its history, you’ll gain insight into the captivating stories and hidden secrets that await discovery during the tour.
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- Rade de Toulon - Are you ready to explore Toulon from a unique perspective? This tour begins with an intriguing anecdote, followed by a brief overview of the city today and its renowned naval port. By delving into its history, you’ll gain insight into the captivating stories and hidden secrets that await discovery during the tour.
- Place de la Poissonnerie - This charming square holds one of Toulon’s most enigmatic and remarkable tales. Learn about the unexpected explosion that rocked this location in broad daylight in 1989!
- La Balagne - We pause in front of one of the city’s largest murals to explore the compelling and poignant history of the convicts who labored here for over a century, serving the Royal Navy in France’s largest penal labor camp. With daring escapes, challenging living conditions, and extraordinary characters, this chapter of Toulon’s history is filled with secrets waiting to be revealed.
- Rue des Savonnières - This delightful, colorful square transports us back to when Toulon was the soap capital of France, before Marseille claimed the monopoly. However, behind this industry lies a secret: the decline of Toulon soap, a story intricately linked to the history of its port.
- Toulon arsenal - We pause at the entrance to the military arsenal, a site rich in history. Here, one of the most traumatic episodes in Toulon during World War II unfolded. Yet, this story concludes with an unexpected twist…
- Les Halles de Toulon - Biltoki - We stop at this vibrant and popular square in Toulon, where remnants from the Roman Empire have been unearthed. This will be our starting point to journey back to the city’s distant past. At that time, Toulon was one of only two privileged cities supplying the Roman Empire with a mysterious and largely unknown production!
- Cours Lafayette - This tour concludes by exploring the dramatic rise of one of France’s most renowned figures. A man whose destiny was shaped by the Siege of Toulon in 1793. A lasting memorial on-site still commemorates this historic event today.

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For English speakers, embark on a guided walking tour to uncover the hidden treasures and rich history of Old Town Toulon.
Enjoy intriguing anecdotes and captivating tales that unveil the mysteries of this lesser-known city. Discover the flourishing soap industry before Marseille’s rise, explore the remarkable battles of the Bay of Toulon, and learn…
For English speakers, embark on a guided walking tour to uncover the hidden treasures and rich history of Old Town Toulon.
Enjoy intriguing anecdotes and captivating tales that unveil the mysteries of this lesser-known city. Discover the flourishing soap industry before Marseille’s rise, explore the remarkable battles of the Bay of Toulon, and learn about the lives of convicts from the kingdom’s largest penal colony.
Reveal the shadowy history of ‘Little Chicago’ and appreciate Toulon’s important role during Roman times. This tour provides a unique insight into Toulon’s development, from its ancient beginnings to significant events, such as the startling 1989 explosion.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.