longoverdueitaly Posted July 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Will be in Toulon in a few weeks with X Constellation. From what I read - beaches, wine tours and markets are main attractions. Any suggestions on must sees? Any suggestions on easiest way to best beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted July 5, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You can also use Toulon as a gateway to places in Provence (e.g., Aix, Arles, Avingon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longoverdueitaly Posted July 5, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You can also use Toulon as a gateway to places in Provence (e.g., Aix, Arles, Avingon) If I am looking to find a nice (and maybe not touristy) beach that day that is not too far from port, do you have a suggestion? This will be the second to last day of the trip and a day of relaxation might be the best idea. Thanks. ps - I'm also in Howard County! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted July 5, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 5, 2016 We did not go to the beach in Toulon so I can't make a recommendation. We did find it relaxing to walk through Aix when we stopped there. However, that is us. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted July 5, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 5, 2016 By the way, we are hoping to have a port stop in Marseilles this year and will be going back to Provence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theardlies Posted July 5, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Most cruise ships now stop at La Seyne sur Mer. The lovely sandy beach at Sablettes is just a short bus ride away. Walk out the port to main road, turn right, walk 100 metres, cross road to 'Avenue Charles Tournier' - bus stop is on right hand side up hill about another 100 metres or so. Catch number 83 bus to Les Sablettes. Journey is about 10 minutes and cost is less than 2 euro's each. When you get to Sablettes (last stop for bus), get off the bus, go to the right slightly (50 metres) and walk through to beach on other side. On return journey, bus stop is opposite where you got off. The stop you need is 'Rouve' (you'll see the port as you go down the hill on the bus). It's an easy journey, the bus drivers are used to people off the cruise ships and are very helpful though they do appreciate not being presented with large euro notes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattR Posted July 6, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Most cruise ships now stop at La Seyne sur Mer. The lovely sandy beach at Sablettes is just a short bus ride away. Walk out the port to main road, turn right, walk 100 metres, cross road to 'Avenue Charles Tournier' - bus stop is on right hand side up hill about another 100 metres or so. Catch number 83 bus to Les Sablettes. Journey is about 10 minutes and cost is less than 2 euro's each. When you get to Sablettes (last stop for bus), get off the bus, go to the right slightly (50 metres) and walk through to beach on other side. On return journey, bus stop is opposite where you got off. The stop you need is 'Rouve' (you'll see the port as you go down the hill on the bus). It's an easy journey, the bus drivers are used to people off the cruise ships and are very helpful though they do appreciate not being presented with large euro notes! Do you catch bus 83 on the way back from the beach? How often does bus 83 run on a Sunday in July? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted July 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Will be in Toulon in a few weeks with X Constellation. From what I read - beaches, wine tours and markets are main attractions. Any suggestions on must sees? Any suggestions on easiest way to best beach? Good afternoon. I have the ideal solution for you. Take a look at my cruise blog review of how to spend a day in Toulon... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2016/07/14/one-way-to-do-toulon-and-cassis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cqis Posted July 29, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 29, 2016 hank you Richard Your blog s great. I just changed my mind about Toulan. I am now leaning toward Chassie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted August 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We did Toulon on our own, very easy to do. No need to get the ship's transfer either, much cheaper to take local transit/bus. There is a good size mall there and lots of great shopping and sightseeing. Here is my blog report about that day with info about the port http://vickieandbernietravel.blogspot.ca/2015/11/friday-november-13-toulon-france.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattR Posted August 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Do you catch bus 83 on the way back from the beach? How often does bus 83 run on a Sunday in July? Just a heads up the 83 bus does not operate on Sundays. We found out the hard way:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbt43 Posted August 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Good afternoon. I have the ideal solution for you. Take a look at my cruise blog review of how to spend a day in Toulon... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2016/07/14/one-way-to-do-toulon-and-cassis/ Love the blog. Maybe I am missing something, which pictures are from Toulan and which are from Chassie. If I just walk through Toulan, will I see some interesting sights as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftxhorselover Posted December 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Good afternoon. I have the ideal solution for you. Take a look at my cruise blog review of how to spend a day in Toulon... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2016/07/14/one-way-to-do-toulon-and-cassis/ Your Blog is amazing .. Toulon's tourism site is kinda lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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