Eurostar to Toulon

Toulon is a gorgeous town in France, most well known for its fascinating history involving the military. Even today, it is still one of the most significant naval bases in for the Mediterranean in all of France. Not only is it rich in military history, it’s also an important sporting town. The people who live in Toulon are particularly fond of Rugby! Toulon is one of the connection Eurostar destinations, so it’s never been easier to visit.

About Toulon

The military weaponry and enormous arsenal of Toulon can be dated back over five hundred years, and, incredibly, is still used by the people of France today. There are around ten kilometres’ worth of quays, the arsenal itself stretching to over two-hundred and sixty hectares. Twelve thousand people are in employment within this area, so it’s a huge part of Toulon’s culture. If you visit the town in the summer, make sure go on a boat tour. They leave from the marina and a tour guide will tell you all about the fascinating history.

If you’re not tired of military and maritime history after your tour, head down to the National Naval Museum of Toulon. The entrance to the building is worth a trip in itself; the arsenal door dates back to the eighteenth century and has four impressive columns.

But Toulon has even more to offer. Once you’re finished with the history of the town, take a trip to the fascinating Museum of Photography and the Museum of Asian Art. The former has some incredible displays, including works from such photographers as Henri Cartier Bresson and Man Ray.

Another great way to spend a sunny afternoon is to take a stroll around Toulon’s old town. Here you’ll find the cathedral, an imposing building well worth a visit. It’s also a great idea to take a wander around the Provençal market on Cours Lafayette. The market is on every morning, and is a hub of scents and sights traditional to Toulon.

If you time your trip right, you might even catch the annual Toulon Jazz Festival, which takes place in July over the space of one week. All of the concerts during the week are free to enter, and the town becomes a hub of excitement. If music isn’t your thing, then try timing your visit to coincide with the Bacchus Festival in March. This famous food and wine festival is a great way to pick up some local produce.

Toulon by Eurostar Trains

If you're convinced that Toulon is the place for your trip, you can get to Toulon on one of the Eurostar’s connection services. Eurostar trains depart from St Pancras International, a very easy-to-get-to destination in London. Your simplest option of connection services is to change Paris Gare du Nord, and take a taxi or get on the metro to catch a connection train from Gare de Lyon. From there, there are a number of TGV services going directly to Toulon, some of which are sleeper trains. All in all, if you travel from London, you can expect the journey time to be about seven hours.

Visit the official Eurostar web site to book your train tickets to Toulon.