Various locations, 83000 Toulon
Programming in Toulon:
> TOULON ART MUSEUM (MAT)
113 bd Général Leclerc - 04 94 36 81 15
Temporary exhibition “From Delacroix to Signac, watercolor in all its splendor”
- Saturday and Sunday from 14:30 p.m. to 16 p.m.: Family visit to the exhibition “From Delacroix to Signac, watercolor in all its splendor” followed by the drawing workshop with the artist Makiko Furuichi on the theme of watercolor. Family audience from 7 years old.
- Saturday and Sunday at 14 p.m. and 16:30 p.m.: “30-minute flash visit on the theme of the Marines”.
> MUSEUM OF ASIAN ARTS (MAA)
169 littoral Frédéric Mistral - Le Mourillon - 04 94 36 83 13
Open Saturday and Sunday.
- Saturday and Sunday at 14 p.m. and 16 p.m.: Flash visit of approximately 30 minutes on the theme of the Dragon. All audiences.
Free. Reservation required at cgrand-perret@mairie-toulon.fr
- Saturday at 14:30 p.m. then at 17 p.m.: Concert by a traditional Asian music quartet “Xue Quartet”.
Free. Without reservation.
> JEAN AICARD-PAULIN BERTRAND MUSEUM (MAB)
705 av from May 8, 1945 - La Garde - 04 94 14 33 78
Temporary exhibition “Paulin Bertrand and Julia Pilore, a faithful friendship”
- Friday 20 at 20:30 p.m.: Theater “And I made gold” by the Company
Nectar, based on “Les Fleurs du mal” by Baudelaire.
- Saturday from 18 p.m. to 19 p.m.: Poetic stroll in Jean Aicard's garden. Come relive the evenings at the villa “Les Lauriers Roses” through the poetic entertainment offered by the company Les Lauriers d’Aicard.
- Saturday at 20:30 p.m.: “The Inventor” Theater by Miguel Bonnefoy by the Théâtre du Lézard.
Free. Without reservation, within the limit of available places and subject to weather conditions.
- Saturday and Sunday at 12 p.m., 13:30 p.m., 15 p.m. and 16:30 p.m.: Guided tour of the MAB and the temporary exhibition (+ painting and writing workshops in the garden on Sunday to celebrate the end of the exhibition).
Free. By reservation by email: jfaucher@mairie-toulon.fr
> DEPARTMENTAL MUSEUM OF VAR
737 chemin du Jonquet - 04 83 95 44 20 - www.museum-toulon.org
Open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Exhibition: “All champions, nature’s records”
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: “The Museum in stories”.
Continuous new off-site stands on the history of the Museum and the Jardin du Las. Free access.
- Saturday at 15 p.m.: Discovery workshops “Nature inspirations!” »
Everyone, from 8 years old.
- Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 15 p.m.: Storytelling and sports walks “The Museum Olympics! »
Children from 6 to 10 years old.
By reservation at 04.83.95.44.30 or on site, subject to availability.
- Sunday from 15 p.m.: Meeting with… Var champions in martial arts and breakdancing.
By reservation at 04 83 95 44 30 or on site, subject to availability.
> HISTORY MUSEUM OF TOULON AND ITS REGION
10 rue Saint Andrieu (Museum) and 91 cours Lafayette (Annex)
04 94 62 11 07 - https://amisduvieuxtoulon.com
Exhibition “On the rails of time, history of Toulon transport”
Open non-stop from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
> MEMORIAL OF THE LANDING AND LIBERATION IN PROVENCE
8458 route du Faron - 04 94 88 08 09 - montfaron@onacvg.fr
https://www.memorialdumontfaron.fr/
- SATURDAY :
10:30 a.m.: “Army B” themed guided tour
16:30 p.m.: guided tour of the memorial
15 p.m.: “Maquisards” film show by Philippe Chuyen and Christian Philibert at the Théâtre de Verdure. Duration 1 hour.
- Sunday :
10:30 a.m.: “Army B” themed guided tour
14:30 p.m.: “Landings” themed guided tour
16:30 p.m.: guided tour of the memorial.
> HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY (MaP)
13 rue Nicolas Laugier, place du Globe - 04 94 93 07 59
Exhibition “Boris and Bernard Lipnitzki, photography as heritage”
Open Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 18 p.m.
- From 14 p.m. to 15:30 p.m.: Family visit to the exhibition followed by a workshop related to the exhibition.
- From 16:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.: Adult visit.
Free. Reservation required: cgrand-perret@mairie-toulon.fr
> HOTEL DES ARTS - TPM ART CENTER
236 bd. Marshal Leclerc - 04 94 93 37 90 - https://www.hda-tpm.fr
Exhibition “Remix, the Aliens of National Furniture”
Open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m.
- At 15 p.m.: Guided tour of the exhibition.
Free. Without reservation.
> CANON GALLERY
10 rue Pierre Semard - 04 94 93 37 55
Exhibition “Contemporaries act III”
Saturday at 15 p.m.: meeting with the artists Christine Heitzler, Marie-France Lejeune and Solange Triger.
> DESIGN PARADE TOULON
Former bishopric - 69 cours Lafayette
Exhibition of 10 young interior designers, finalists of the Toulon Design Parade Festival (until November 3, 2024).
Exceptional opening from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Guided tours Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 15 p.m.
Free. By reservation, from 11/09 with Ville Noailles.
> CAUE Var (Architecture, town planning and environment council of Var)
26 place Vincent Raspail - 04 94 22 65 75 - http://www.cauevar.fr
Exhibition: “(Meet)? The meaning of our everyday places »
- Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Architectural walk in Toulon “Toulon Architectural & Sensoriel”.
Free. Reservation required at the Toulon Tourist Office (25 people max per visit).
- Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.: Workshops for young people “Architecture and fortifications” at Fort Lamalgue.
Free. Free entry.
> CHALUCET MEDIA LIBRARY
5, rue Chalucet - 04 94 36 81 78 - www.mediathequesddetoulon.fr
Exhibition “Operation Dragoon, from the Landing of Provence to the Liberation of Toulon” in the Chapel of the Media Library (until 22/09)
- Friday 20 at 18 p.m.: Conference “Art during the Second World War: creation, conservation, art market and spoliations” by Margot Salasca, mediator at the Faron Memorial.
Free. On reservation.
- Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m. and Sunday from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.: Presence of a mediator from the Memorial Museum to answer your questions regarding the temporary exhibition at the Chapelle Chalucet.
- Saturday at 11 a.m. and 15 p.m.: Visit/discovery behind the scenes of the media library with the librarians.
All audiences. Reservation online or on 04 94 36 81 78.
- Saturday at 16 p.m.: Reading “The heirs of time” by Guy Reynaud.
- Saturday at 18 p.m., on the square in front of the media library: Concert “The Music of the National Navy in the Garden” offered by the Toulon & Region Music Festival.
FREE ENTRANCE. Cancellation if bad weather.
- Sunday at 15 p.m.: Conference “La cuisine de Mistral” by Guy Revest. Adult audience. By reservation.
- Sunday at 15 p.m.: Investigation game “Is Toulon burning?” ". The underside of Operation Dragoon with Eyes In The Games.
All audiences, from 10 years old. By reservation.
> VAR ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER
335 avenue des Dardanelles - 04 94 36 83 70 https://www.centrearcheologiqueduvar.fr/
. At the Var Archaeological Center in Toulon
Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 15:30 p.m.: Exhibition in partnership with INRAP “The Paleolithic”
Free entry. Free visit
Sunday at 14 p.m.: “Antique scribbles” family workshop
Duration: 1h30. From 8 years old. Free on reservation: contact@centrearcheologiqueduvar.fr
. At the University of Toulon, La Garde Campus, av. from the University
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Guided tour of the Saint-Michel Roman villa (uncovered by the CAV during the construction of the university). Free
. At Revest-les-Eaux
Saturday at 18 p.m.: Conference by Frédéric Morchio “History of Revest-les-Eaux”. Free
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.: Discovery of the seigneurial tower and the history of the town. Free
. Olbia archaeological site, Hyères
Sunday at 15:30 p.m.: Guided city walk “Drinking and eating in Olbia in Roman times - Instant Archéo” by Martine Leguilloux
Free visit upon registration. Information and reservations on the Hyères.fr ticket office
> MUNICIPAL ARCHIVES
3 Impasse Calvi, Brunet - 04 83 16 65 65 - https://archives.toulon.fr/
As part of the national theme "Maritime Heritage", the Municipal Archives of Toulon invite you to discover the written heritage of the city from the end of the Middle Ages to the present day with two focuses: one on the history of the Royal Tower which was built 500 years ago, in 1524 and the other on the work of Joseph Baudet after the siege of Toulon in 1793. Guided tours, workshops, games and conferences await you.
. SATURDAY :
10 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. / 14 p.m.: guided tours
11:30 a.m.: introductory workshop on using the Archives website
15:30 p.m.: conference “The extraordinary works of Joseph Baudet, head of the divers of the Toulon arsenal (1793-1805)”, by Gilbert Buti professor emeritus of history at the University of Aix-Marseille.
. Sunday :
10 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. / 14 p.m. / 14:45 p.m.: guided tours
11:30 a.m.: introductory workshop on using the Archives website
15:30 p.m.: “quick” visit reserved for families
16 p.m.: “Joseph Baudet’s Little Assistants” game workshops (for children aged 7 and over) followed by a snack.
Limited number of places. Reservations required on 04 83 16 65 65 or by email: archivesmunicipales@mairie-toulon.fr
All weekend, games based on Archives documents (puzzles, memory, naval battles, etc.) will be freely accessible on the Archives terrace.
> FREEDOM THEATER NATIONAL SCENE
185 pl. of Liberty - 04 98 00 56 76
https://www.chateauvallon-liberte.fr/
Come and discover the backstage of Liberté!
Guided tours at 14 p.m., 15 p.m., 16 p.m. and 17 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Free open access.
(Châteauvallon site: heritage visit Sunday from 15 p.m. to 17 p.m.).
> VILLA ROSEMAINE
436 route de Plaisance - 06 32 88 38 10
https://villa-rosemaine.com
Open Saturday and Sunday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Free entry without appointment.
After renovation and redeployment of the collections, the Villa Roweek, dedicated to the heritage of fashion and textiles of the 18th and 20th centuries, reopens its doors to the public with the exhibition
“History of a Textile collection 2010-2025” (from 21/09 to 17/05/25).
> DRASSM (Department of underwater and underwater archaeological research)
. Visit to the Alfred-Merlin scientific vessel dedicated to underwater archaeological research (the most recent vessel of the DRASSM, 46 m, projection capacity of 3.500 nautical miles, 28 people on board),
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 17 p.m. on the Carré du port.
Free visits, without reservation. Groups of 10 people max.
Visit to the most recent DRASSM ship (46 meters, projection capacity of 3.500 nautical miles, 28 people on board).
. In the Town Hall of Honor: photo exhibition to discover archaeological sites currently being studied and experience an immersive dive in 360 videos, using virtual reality headsets.
Free visit, without reservation.
> COMPANIONS OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE
Cayenne de Toulon - 42 rue de Pomet (M. Nobilini, 07 86 79 26 19)
Open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. then from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Free access.
The Maison des Compagnons opens the doors of its museum to present masterpieces.
> ROYAL TOWER
de la Tour Royale - 04 94 36 34 59
Open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
> THREE QUARTERS SCHOOL
Rue du Progrès, La Loubière - 06 61 74 32 35 piasco.gerard@gmail.com
Open Saturday from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
At 15:30 p.m.: Guided tour of the school, classified as a Historic Monument, and its shelters by the Association of Friends of the School.
Free. Duration: approximately 1h30. Without registration.
> BARRE DEPARTMENTAL ECO-FARM
55 Allée Georges Leygues, La Palasse - 04 98 00 95 70
http://www.var.fr/environnement/sensibilisation-a-l-environnement/ecoferme
Open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m. for self-guided tours all day or guided tours (mid-morning and early afternoon).
Free. Without reservation.
> PROTESTANT TEMPLE
22 bis rue Picot - 06 30 49 52 24 - protestants-toulon.epudf.org
5 bis rue d’Antrechaus (disabled access)
- SATURDAY :
. 9 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.: strolls and trips in the decorated garden and the Faré. Guided tours of the temple (classified as a historic monument) with presentation of historic Protestant itineraries and the development of the “In the footsteps of the Huguenots and Vaudois” trail.
. 14 p.m. to 16 p.m.: guided tours of the biblical garden by Christiane Mangiapan, passionate botanist.
. 17:30 p.m.: conference “From Oceania to France, Polynesian mobilities on dry land” led by Jean-Christophe Gay, professor of geography and Laura Schuft lecturer in sociology, both at the University of Côte d'Azur. The conference will end with some songs from the EPUdT Polynesian choir.
- Sunday :
. 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.: strolls and trips in the decorated garden and the Faré. Guided tours of the temple (classified as a historic monument) with presentation of historic Protestant itineraries and the development of the “In the footsteps of the Huguenots and Waldensians” trail.
. 18:30 p.m.: Vocal concert “Autour d’Elles – Composers and poetesses” Sacred and secular polyphonies with organ and a cappella by the Women’s Vocal Ensemble of the Atelier Polyphonique 83 and Cécile Maurel Composer and Organist.
> OUR LADY OF THE SED CATHEDRAL
55 Place de la Cathédrale - 04 94 92 28 91
Open Saturday all day and Sunday afternoon.
Sunday from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.: visit to the bell tower by reservation by telephone (difficult access).
> ST LOUIS CHURCH
3 rue Louis Jourdan
Open Saturday all day and Sunday afternoon.
> CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
182 rue Francis Garnier, Val Fleuri - 04 94 89 55 45
Open Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
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> NATIONAL NAVY
- NATIONAL MARINE MUSEUM
Place Monsenergue, Quai de Norfolk - 04 22 42 02 01
https://www.musee-marine.fr/nos-musees/toulon.html
Open free Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Throughout the weekend, you will be able to discuss the Museum's permanent collections with passionate volunteers or students from the tourism sector at the Lycée Anne-Sophie Pic during your visit. This will also be an opportunity to come and discover the temporary exhibition “Operation Dragoon. 1944, the landing of Provence in photographs", produced in collaboration with the Var department on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the landing and the Liberation, and labeled nationally.
Free entry without reservation. Depending on attendance and safety gauges, management reserves the right to regulate entries.
- DEFENSE HISTORICAL SERVICE
Passage de la Corderie - 04 22 42 08 13 http://www.servicehistoire.sga.defense.gouv.fr
Open exceptionally Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Two exhibitions “1944 from the sea came freedom” and “Sport and Marine”. Screenings of films and documentaries, presentation of archives. Free visit.
+ Visit to the library at 16 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, by reservation at 04 22 42 03 65.
Attention: Mandatory presentation of an identity document at the entrance.
- CONSERVATORY OF NAVY UNIFORMS
Passage of the ropeworks - 04 22 42 03 65
Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Attention: Mandatory presentation of an identity document at the entrance.
- FORT LAMALGUE
413 Jacques Cartier Street
Open Saturday from 13:30 p.m. to 18:30 p.m. (last access at 17:30 p.m.) - Reopening at 20 p.m. for the free OHTVM concert (Toulon Var Méditerranée Harmony Orchestra) - and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 18:30 p.m. (last access at 17:30 p.m.).
Free entry without reservation, subject to availability. Free parking. Mandatory presentation of an official identity document for those over 15 years old.
CAUE and Petits Débrouillards stand
Seamanship initiation stand with the port maneuvering service of the naval base.
“Maritime navigation” stand.
GRID stand (Groupement research intervention detrapping): ammunition exhibition, trapping robot demonstrations.
Stand on landing means (amphibious flotilla)
Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the landing and the liberation of Provence: exhibition of old vehicles from the Second World War, period film reports and 2 different conferences (Sunday 11 a.m. and 15:30 p.m.) by Major Roudier (conferences on the cannons of 340 mm from Saint-Mandrier and on German prisoners in Toulon upon liberation).
Attention: Mandatory presentation of an identity document at the entrance.
- MEDITERRANEAN SCHOOL CENTER
Quai Jean Jaurès - Saint-Mandrier
Open Saturday and Sunday from 13:30 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.
Attention: Mandatory presentation of an identity document at the entrance.
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