The harbor is one of Toulon's most emblematic sites. It includes the small harbor, which houses the military port, the marina, and the ferry terminal, as well as the large harbor, a coastal strip stretching from the Tour Royale to Cap Brun.
Thanks to its exceptional natural environment (the hills surround the city and overlook the harbor), Toulon has become the only harbor to combine maritime and land defenses. This military heritage of forts, towers, and other fortresses, combined with the historic presence of the Arsenal, now known as the naval base, today provides the opportunity to tell great stories of strategy, battles, and the Revolution.
All year round, the boatmen located at the port offer guided tours of the most beautiful harbor in Europe: the naval base and buildings of the French Navy, the marine cemetery, the port of La Seyne-sur-Mer and the former shipyards, the Tamaris corniche, Lazaret Bay and its mussel beds, the Saint Mandrier peninsula, the fortifications (Eguillette, Balaguier, Tour Royale), and the Mourillon beaches.
Toulon harbor is also an ideal navigational area for sailing, dinghy sailing, and a variety of water sports (sea kayaking, paddleboarding, rowing, etc.). It hosts numerous prestigious regattas and nautical races.