Ready to discover Toulon from a surprising angle? We’ll start this tour with an unusual anecdote, then give you a quick introduction to the city today and its famous naval port. By taking a brief look at its history, you’ll better understand all the fascinating little stories and hidden secrets you’ll uncover during the tour.

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

We stop in front of one of the city’s largest murals to dive into the fascinating and harrowing history of the convicts who worked here for over a century, serving the Royal Navy in the largest penal labor camp in France. Between daring escapes, harsh living conditions, and extraordinary characters, this chapter of Toulon’s history is full of secrets waiting to be uncovered.

This charming, colorful 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 story closely tied to the history of its port.

We stop in front of the entrance to the military arsenal, a place steeped in history. Here unfolded one of the most traumatic chapters in Toulon during World War II. But far from ending as you might expect, this story holds a surprising twist…

We stop at this lively and popular square in Toulon, where remnants from the Roman Empire have been discovered. This will be our starting point to travel back to the city’s distant past. At that time, Toulon was one of only two privileged cities supplying the Roman Empire with a mysterious… and completely little-known production !

This tour will conclude by exploring the dramatic 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 reminder on-site still commemorates this historic event today.