Car Hire Toulon - Mini guide to Toulon

Toulon, an historically important port and home to the French Navy's Mediterranean fleet, lacks the architectural heritage of most French towns; however, it is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area, and has plenty of first class accommodation, restaurants, as well as an interesting nightlife.

Attractions within the port town itself include the Gare SNCF, on Place de l'Europe, and Gare Routière, on Place Albert-1er, northeast of the town centre. Stroll through the old town area to witness the remnants of the ancient port that existed prior to the heavy bombing experienced by the town during WWII. A trip along the avenue that runs around the harbor is rewarding, with some interesting points to stop at and enjoy the scenery.

The town centre is where the majority of the best accommodations and excellent restaurants are located, while the waterfront hosts exciting and lively nightlife centered around numerous bars of various themes.

The coastline from Toulon to Marseille is a rather subdued part of the Azure Coast, with little in the way of resort towns apart from Cassis. This makes touring this stretch of coast relaxing and laid back.

Quite different is the route from Toulon to Hyeres, with many interesting attractions, including the luxurious resorts of La Croix-Valmer and St-Tropez, the magnificent island of Îles d'Hyères, the stunning coastline of Cap de Bregançon, and the ancient hilltop villages of Collobrières and La Garde Freinet.

Marseilles International Airport serves direct flights from many cities. From Marseilles, numerous transportation options to Toulon are available.