When is the best time to fly to Toulon?
The city's Mediterranean climate ensures that summer days are dry and hot, with temperatures usually reaching higher than 30 degrees Celsius. This is the perfect time to visit for families and sun seekers who want to spend their days lounging on the beautiful beaches, topping up their tans and dining at the many beach restaurants on offer. If you want to visit during the peak tourist season, book your flights to Toulon in July or August.
If you prefer to travel outside of peak times visiting between October through March, and outside of the school holidays, is when Toulon will see fewer crowds. January tends to be the coldest month of the year in Toulon, so during this low season you will find that travel costs are more economical and also benefit from cheap flights Toulon.
Toulon overview
With its quaint historic centre, ornate fountains and beautiful beaches, the French city of Toulon has many different facades with which to attract tourists. Conveniently located on the French Riviera between the neighbouring cities of Nice and Marseille, Toulon sits on one of the largest harbours in Europe and is also home to a large French naval base. The harbour and promenade is the perfect place to wander, while you soak up the dialogue, produce and delicacies of the local residents. To the north of the harbour, the old town features a maze of narrow streets full of historic buildings, shops and fountains. After exploring the streets and squares of the historic centre, you can move on to the Upper Town, where you will find the city's main square, Place de la Liberte, or make a visit to the Opera House. If you prefer to spend your time on a hot, sandy beach, then the Mourillon Beaches are the city's most popular destinations for sun lovers, which offer plenty of facilities including playgrounds, restaurants and water sports to keep the whole family entertained. There is also a coastal footpath for avid walkers, which offers a charming journey past beaches and cottages to the Mejean Cove. Overlooking the city, Mount Faron is a 1640 ft (500 m) hill that features a memorial to the 1944 landings and the liberation of the city. You can reach the top by taking the red cable car from the city, or you can drive up the steep, winding road by car. The summit of Mount Faron not only offers impressive panoramic views of the city below, but is also the site of many events, including concerts, firework displays and music festivals.