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View Mediterranean on the mapA Mediterranean port town with Provençal and naval history

Toulon

Toulon · France · View on map

A port town in the Provence region of southern France on the Mediterranean, and a major French naval base. Attractions include views from Mount Faron, reached by cable car, and a lively Provençal market. It is also a gateway for Côte d'Azur sightseeing.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Toulon · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 170,000 people
Population
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with many clear days, while winters are mild.
Climate
French
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to June and September, when it is not too hot
Best time to visit
Local food
BouillabaisseratatouilleProvencal cuisinelocal rose wine
Sights
Mont Faron cable car and viewpointProvençal market and old townNational Navy MuseumNearby Sainte-Marie and the Côte d'Azur
Monthly average high / low temperatures
12°
7°Jan
12°
6°Feb
15°
8°Mar
17°
10°Apr
21°
14°May
25°
17°Jun
28°
20°Jul
28°
20°Aug
24°
17°Sep
20°
14°Oct
15°
10°Nov
13°
8°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CAP CEPET · about 4.3 km from port · elevation difference about 110 m · Approximate (station elevation differs) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)209 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€2.29
Water 500 ml
€4.65
Coffee
€15.45
Inexpensive meal
€7.80
Local beer
€5.60
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Marseille (about 53 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

TLN
Toulon-Hyères Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 19 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Toulon” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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