Toulon through the ages guided tour

Guided tours

Adult €11.00 From 4 till 12 years old included €4.00 Free with the pass

Explore Toulon through a visit that plunges you into the milestones of the history of the first city of the Var.

Your guide tells you about the origins of this city, between sea and mountains, marked by invasions and epidemics.

You walk through the historic centre, between Provencal architecture and Haussmannian buildings, with stops in front of the cathedral, fountains and the famous cours Lafayette market.
By heading towards the naval base of Toulon, emblem of French naval power, your guide tells you the story of the floating bagne, mentioned by Victor Hugo in The Miserable.
You also discover tributes to Raimu, a native actor, scattered throughout the city. You admire the modernity of the building at the harbor front, an example of contemporary architecture, and learn more about Pierre Puget, a sculptor originally from Marseille, before closing the visit at the foot of the statue of the Génie de la Navigation, affectionately nicknamed Cuverville by the people of Toulon.

Canal des Arrosants guided tour

Guided tours

Ode to the hydraulic heritage, this visit invites you to decipher the incredible know-how of the Ollioulais who, centuries ago, domesticated the river Reppe to irrigate their lands.

Guided tour The hamlet of Sablettes

Guided tours

Explore the Sablettes neighborhood on this guided walk through Fernand Braudel Landscape Park, all the way to the Sablettes hamlet, designated a 20th-Century Heritage Site.

Guided tour History of salt

Guided tours

At the heart of the Pesquiers salin, follow the incredible transformation of an old fishing pond into a salt production site. Between sun, sea and know-how, discover how white gold was harvested here for more than a century.

Guided tour of Hyères through the ages

Guided tours

Claudine, our speaker guide, takes you through 2400 years of history, in the footsteps of those who shaped the city of Hyères.

Guided tour The collegiate church of Saint Pierre and the history of Six-Fours

Guided tours

With our conference guide, you will discover the rich history of this town from a site offering incomparable landscapes on the Brusc and the various districts of Six-Fours-les-Plages.

Guided tour of La Seyne through the ages

Guided tours

Go back to a rich local history, which has transformed a modest hamlet of fishermen into a major industrial pole.

Guided tour The Tympanum of the Pesquiers salt works

Guided tours

The Tympan sings the memory of the workers and the salinary past of the city of Hyères.
Posidonias, stilts, rust and reflections: the balance is observed in silence.

Guided tour of Les Embiez, the aniseed-flavored treasure island

Guided tours

Developed by Paul Ricard in the early 1960s, Embiez Island, a refuge of Mediterranean biodiversity, is the largest of the archipelago off Six-Fours-les-Plages.

Ollioules through the ages guided tour

Guided tours

With Martin, a passionate guest guide, discover a preserved Provencal village, animated by shops of artists and artisans, whose gardens, remains and architecture delight you with surprise.

Guided tour Tamaris, the oriental dream

Guided tours

Your guide will take you to discover the Tamaris district, created by Marius Michel Pacha, a visionary builder who imagines a seaside resort that was upscaled in the late 1800s.

Booking

Dates 2026:

Friday 10 and 17 April from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
Friday 22 and 29 May from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
Friday 10, 17, 24 and 31 July from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28 August from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
Friday 4, 11, 18 and 25 September from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
Friday 23 and 30 October from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.

Subject to favourable weather conditions
Book your guided tours at 04 94 01 84 50.
The place of appointment is communicated when booking.

Extra information

  • Your Provence Med City Card allows you to enjoy all guided tours hosted by the Tourist Office, subject to dates compatible with the period of validity of your pass.
  • In French only.
  • Free for children under the age of 6.

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