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

Toulon

Toulon · France · 43.11, 5.92

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.

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

Bouillabaisse, ratatouille, Provencal cuisine, local 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)