Ready to discover Toulon from a surprising angle? We will begin this tour with an unusual anecdote, then we will offer you a brief introduction to today’s city and its famous military port. A quick look at its history will give you a better understanding of all the fascinating little stories and hidden secrets you will discover during the tour.

Behind the name of this charming square lies one of the most mysterious and striking stories of Toulon. Discover the surprising explosion that shook this place in broad daylight in 1989!

We stop in front of one of the largest frescoes in the city to delve into the fascinating and trying history of the convicts who worked here for more than a century, in the service of the Royal Navy, in the largest prison in France. Between daring escapes, difficult living conditions and extraordinary characters, this chapter of Toulon’s history is full of secrets to discover.

We stop at the entrance to the military arsenal, a place steeped in history. This is where one of the most traumatic chapters of Toulon took place during the Second World War. But far from ending as one might expect, this story holds a surprising twist...

This charming colourful square takes us back to the time when Toulon was the soap capital of France, before Marseille took over the monopoly. But behind this industry lies a secret: the decline of Toulon soap, a history intimately linked to that of its port.

We stop at this lively and popular square in Toulon, where remains of the Roman Empire have been discovered. This will be our Check-out Point to go back to the city's distant past. At that time, Toulon was one of only two privileged cities providing the Roman Empire with a mysterious production... and totally unknown!

This tour will conclude by exploring the spectacular launch of the career of one of France’s most famous figures. A man whose destiny was shaped by the Siege of Toulon in 1793. A lasting testimony on site still commemorates this historic event.