Properties for sale in Toulon and its Bay Region

The City of Toulon lies between Marseille and Saint Tropez, with its magnificent natural harbour, is sited between the sea and Mount Faron the massive limestone mountain towering over the City. Toulon has a strong Naval history and is still a military port which exists along side the beauty and heritage of Toulon, complimenting, rather than distracting from it. A popular marina for many private boats and the point of embarkation for the ferries to Sardinia, Corsica and Italy. Many of the large cruise ships are calling at Toulon for tourists to enjoy a day of shopping and site-seeing.

The old part of the city has undergone extensive renovation. Attractive squares with cafes, fountains and additional palm trees have been created. Areas that had deteriorated have been injected with a vibrant atmosphere which is attracting tourism. Toulon has an excellent cultural infrastructure such as the Opera House built in 1862, the Sainte-Marie-de-la-Seds Cathedral and an assortment of museums. Visit the artist quarter near the Opera House (read article "The White Fairy of Toulon".

A favourite place is the harbour, a great place to stroll or relax in one of the many small cafes facing the sea. Catch a boat ride to the "Golden Islands" of Porquerolles and Port Cros or take the boat/bus to the surrounding coastal villages. In the town itself are shops and boutiques including the popular Provencal market on Cours Lafayette. This daily market is frequented by the best local chefs, searching for the very best for their recipes.

Within 15 minutes walk from Toulon are the beaches of Mourillon with many cafes, restaurants, children’s play areas, water sports and gardens. Among the villages surrounding the bay is the ancient town of La Garde, Le Revest-les-Eaux, Saint-Mandrier and Les Sablettes.