Embark on an adventure through the naval secrets of Toulon

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Toulon

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Jade

Registered on 11 May 2025

I'm Jade, and I grew up between the Loire Valley, Lake Annecy and the Atlantic Ocean, before settling on the Mediterranean coast 3 years ago. I've always enjoyed helping my friends discover my country, my region and my culture. I'm passionate about history and cookery, and did a Masters in Food Culture and Heritage. I love spending time in the sun, savouring chocolate (doesn't everyone?), dancing to Latin rhythms and above all... cooking! ----- Je suis Jade, j’ai grandi entre la vallée de la Loire, le lac d’Annecy et l’océan Atlantique, avant de poser mes valises sur la côte méditerranéenne il y a 3 ans. Baroudeuse en pause, j’ai toujours aimé faire découvrir mon pays, ma région et ma culture à mes amies de passage. Passionnée d’histoire et de cuisine, j’ai suivi un master en Culture et Patrimoine de l’Alimentation. J’adore passer du temps au soleil, savourer du chocolat (comme tout le monde, non ?), danser sur des rythmes latinos et surtout… cuisiner !

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Toulon, the heart of the French Navy

On this unique tour, I invite you to navigate through the great eras, the shadows, and the secrets of France's largest naval base .

🔹 Discover how a young artilleryman became one of France's most celebrated legends , playing a key role during the Siege of Toulon in 1793.

🔹 Tremble at the stories of the Toulon prison, the largest in the country , where convicts worked in chains in the service of the Royal Navy.

🔹 Travel back in time to understand the strategic development of the naval base throughout the reigns , amidst military conquests, unexpected alliances, and surprising innovations.

🔹 Let yourself be surprised by a little-known chapter of the city , when Toulon was nicknamed "little Constantinople".

Why choose this tour?

Because it's a walk through the historic center, full of unusual anecdotes , shocking events, and unforgettable characters.
A mix of culture, heritage, and interesting facts, ideal for both history buffs and simple city explorers.
A different way to discover Toulon!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Quai Cronstadt, 83000 Toulon, France

You'll find me in front of the statue "The Genius of Navigation", with golden glasses.

Outside visit

Génie de la Navigation

Outside visit

Arsenal de Toulon

Outside visit

Place de la Liberté

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).