Most ships do not dock in Toulon itself, however they dock at La Seyne sur Mer, across the bay. It is part of the agglomeration of Toulon, and is situated adjacent to the west of this city.

From the ship to the city-center, passengers and crew are only a few steps away. They can easily reach the promenade along the marina with its many restaurants and cafes, a main shopping-mall (100 boutiques), the old medieval quarter and its picturesque Provencal street market (the biggest one in Provence), it's a feast of colour and fragrance, alive with the sunny Mediterranean accent of the stall-holders. You will find several fountains, shady' squares, chic quarter from Baron Haussmann including the impressive Opera, museums and monuments.

In recent years the town has moved from its traditional industries to tourism. The docks previously used have had extensive work and now comprise a park, marinas and a new hotel overlooking Toulon and the marinas.

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Cruise calendar for this port.

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Toulon's bustling Provençal market - one of Provence's biggest - is open every morning and the many cafés and restaurants along the sea front offer pleasant terraces overlooking the Marina. Points of interest include the fascinating old quarter with its ancient cathedral, shady squares and moss-covered fountains. Cable car rides to the top of 'Le Faron' Mountain provide panoramic views over the city and bay and can be followed by a visit to the World War II museum. Passengers can tour the town directly from the port on a little train. An excellent choice for transit, turnaround or chartering, Toulon's medium-sized port is designed to accommodate the world's largest cruise ships and offers passengers a truly personalized welcome.

From Seyne sur Mer: Instead of using the shuttle bus ($12.00), one can take the boat (maritime line 8M) for only 2.00 Euros (or buy a day pass valid for bus, boat and cable for 6.00 Euros; or buy a day pass for unlimited land only trips for 3.90 Euros). The 8M maritime line (transfer boat) runs every 25-35 minutes and the ride takes 20 minutes.

Le Petit Train de Toulon: Jump on the tourist train on a summer afternoon and the 45 minutes ride is thoroughly enjoyable. It departs from the port/ Waterfront area (in Square Germain Noveau) almost every 30 minutes or so. Cost: 6.00€/adult; 4.00€/kid There are two types of routes that you can choose from (based on your interest; same cost): a). Visit the Naval Base July-August:10h - 11h - 13h30 - 14h30 - 15h30 b). Visit the city and the beaches of Mourillon (Circuit 1) July-August: 10h30-11h-11h30-12h-13h30-14h-14h30-15h- 15h30-16h-16h30-17h-17h30-18h

Provencal Market In TOULON :
Daily (except on Mondays) from 8 am to 1 pm : Cours Lafayette pedestrian street, opposite the marina just after the port exit (5 min walk from the ship) In LA SEYNE SUR MER :
Every morning except on Mondays, from 8 am to 1 pm : Cours Louis Blanc, downtown

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Local emergency number:

Police:              17
Fire brigade:      18
Ambulance:       15 

Most shops, businesses, information services, museums and banks in France stay open all day. The exceptions are the smaller shops and enterprises, which may close for lunch sometime between 12.30pm and 2pm. Basic hours of business are from 8 or 9am to 6.30 or 7.30pm Monday to Saturday for the big shops and Tuesday to Saturday for smaller shops (some of the smaller shops may open on Monday afternoon). You can always find boulangeries and food shops that do stay open, however, on days when others close – on Sunday normally until noon.

National holiday dates:

January 1 New Year's Day
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Ascension Day (forty days after Easter)
Pentecost or Whitsun (seventh Sunday after Easter, plus the Monday)
May 1 May Day/Labour Day
May 8 Victory in Europe Day
July 14 Bastille Day
August 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary
November 1 All Saints' Day
November 11 1918 Armistice Day
December 25 Christmas Day

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