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Parks and nature
Tour the Île des Embiez by little train
Petit train de l'île des Embiez · Six-Fours-les-Plages (83)
Once off the boat, head to the Place de l'Obélisque, where the little train sets off on a guided loop of about six kilometres.
Things to do with kids in Toulon
Here are our ideas for days out with kids in and around Toulon, each one checked, for little ones and older kids alike. Here are 30 ideas picked from over 8,500 outings in the Trottimap app.
Pools, beaches and water
Reach Porquerolles from Les Sablettes
Bateliers de la Côte d'Azur, embarcadère des Sablettes · La Seyne-sur-Mer (83)
From March to November, the Bateliers de la Côte d'Azur link the Les Sablettes landing stage with the island of Porquerolles in about an hour, on a guided crossing along the coast.
Animals and farms
Meet the animals of the Forever garden
Jardin écologique et animalier Forever · Le Pradet (83)
In the Cibonne district, an association shows families round a 5,000 m² ecological garden with its small farm: donkeys, a pig, goats, a sheep, hens and peacocks.
Leisure parks
Let off steam at Minotopia in Six-Fours
Minotopia - Games Park · Six-Fours-les-Plages (83)
In the Playes area, this indoor play centre welcomes children up to 12 in a large maze with a giant slide, trampolines and zip lines.
Leisure parks
Drive a first kart at Speedooland
Speedooland · Hyères (83)
Near Hyères airport, the Speedkart centre has a motorsport-themed area just for children.
Pools, beaches and water
Land on the island of Port-Cros
TLV-TVM, navettes pour Port-Cros · Hyères (83)
From the port of Hyères, TLV-TVM shuttles take you to Port-Cros, the easternmost island of the archipelago, managed by the national park.
Leisure parks
Ride the cable car up Mont Faron
Téléphérique du Mont Faron · Toulon (83)
From the Pont du Las district, the small red cabin climbs over the rooftops to the top of Mont Faron.
Shows and workshops
See a family show at Le Liberté
Le Liberté, scène nationale Châteauvallon-Liberté · Toulon (83)
Facing Place de la Liberté, the national theatre programmes drama, dance, circus, film concerts and films across its three halls, with a series of shows flagged for families from age 6 or…
Shows and workshops
Celebrate Christmas at the Théâtre Le Colbert
Théâtre Le Colbert · Toulon (83)
Best known for comedy, this theatre in central Toulon gives its Christmas holiday afternoons over to young audiences, with musicals and sung tales from age 3.
Sport and adventure
Boulder in central Toulon
Bloc Session Toulon centre · Toulon (83)
A few streets from the port, this bouldering gym is climbed without ropes or harnesses, over thick crash mats.
Shows and workshops
Laugh at the puppets on rue Pierre-Semard
La Maison des Marionnettes · Toulon (83)
A stone's throw from the port, the Maison des Marionnettes combines a small puppet theatre with interactive shows, a shop full of playful, creative objects and a tea room.
Museums and science
Relive the landings at the Faron memorial
Mémorial du Débarquement et de la Libération en Provence · Toulon (83)
At the top of Mont Faron, this memorial tells the story of the August 1944 landings in Provence and the liberation of Toulon, with a sweeping view over the harbour from the…
Museums and science
Admire the ship models in Toulon
Musée national de la Marine · Toulon (83)
Behind the grand gateway of the old arsenal, this museum traces four centuries of navy life in Toulon.
Shows and workshops
Take toddlers to the Porte d'Italie
Café-théâtre de la Porte d'Italie · Toulon (83)
Near the Porte d'Italie, this small café-theatre stages musical tales and shows designed for toddlers on Sunday mornings and Saturday afternoons.
Leisure parks
Crack a puzzle at Laeris Game
Laeris Game · Toulon (83)
In this Toulon centre, teams lock themselves in a themed room and search drawers, padlocks and clues to get out before the clock runs down.
Castles and heritage
Ride the little train along the harbour
Le Petit Train de Toulon · Toulon (83)
From the port, the little train heads to Le Mourillon along the inner harbour and Fort Saint-Louis, with a commentary on this naval city.
Animals and farms
Watch the big cats on Mont Faron
Parc animalier du Mont Faron · Toulon (83)
At the top of Mont Faron, this park run by an association focuses on big cats: tigers, lions, panthers and small wild cats.
Pools, beaches and water
Tour Toulon's harbour by boat
Les Bateliers de la Rade · Toulon (83)
Leaving from Quai de la Sinse, the boat spends an hour passing Navy ships, forts and mussel farms in the harbour.
Pools, beaches and water
Swim by the sea at Port-Marchand
Piscine du Port-Marchand · Toulon (83)
On the edge of the harbour, this Toulon municipal pool combines a heated outdoor Olympic pool, a 25-metre indoor pool and a shallow outdoor paddling pool for children.
Animals and farms
Visit the La Barre county farm
Écoferme départementale de la Barre · Toulon (83)
Run by the Var county council in a Toulon neighbourhood, this farm combines vegetable plots, orchards and barnyard animals.
Pools, beaches and water
Stroll along the Mourillon beaches
Plages du Mourillon · Toulon (83)
South of Toulon, the Mourillon coves line up beaches, seaside landscaped gardens and terraces, with a carousel for children and Fort Saint-Louis standing guard.
Leisure parks
Play mini golf at Anse Tabarly
Indiana Golf · Toulon (83)
On the Mourillon beaches, in the middle of a lush garden, Indiana Golf offers two 12-hole courses open all year.
Pools, beaches and water
Spot the rock at La Mitre beach
Plage de la Mitre · Toulon (83)
Below the customs officers' path, the sandy beach of La Mitre feels almost wild even though it is a stone's throw from central Toulon.
Shows and workshops
Laugh at the Théâtre Marelios in La Valette
Théâtre Marelios · La Valette-du-Var (83)
Housed in the Albert Camus cultural centre in the Coupiane district, the municipal Théâtre Marelios offers a varied season that includes low-priced shows for young audiences, such as a burlesque dance theatre…
Pools, beaches and water
Look for starfish at Anse Méjean
Anse Méjean · Toulon (83)
Hidden at the foot of pine-covered cliffs, Anse Méjean reveals itself after a few steps down, with its fishermen's huts and colourful pebbles.
Shows and workshops
Head up to the Châteauvallon theatre
Châteauvallon, scène nationale Châteauvallon-Liberté · Ollioules (83)
On a wooded hill in Ollioules, the Châteauvallon site brings together an indoor theatre and studios in gardens designed by landscape architect Gilles Clément.
Shows and workshops
Discover circus at the Théâtre Le Pôle
Théâtre Le Pôle, arts en circulation · Le Revest-les-Eaux (83)
A state-supported venue in Le Revest-les-Eaux, Le Pôle devotes much of its season to circus, new magic and young audiences, with many shows on Saturday late afternoons.
Museums and science
Visit Fort Balaguier facing the harbour
Musée Balaguier · La Seyne-sur-Mer (83)
This small round fort at the water's edge, facing Toulon, houses a museum on the navy, the convicts and the siege where Bonaparte made his name.
Leisure parks
Bounce at the La Valette trampoline park
Trampoline Park Toulon La Valette · La Valette-du-Var (83)
Across 1,800 m² under cover, the park links a large trampoline arena, a wall to run up and several play zones.
Sport and adventure
Climb at Vertical'Art in La Valette
Vertical'Art Toulon · La Valette-du-Var (83)
With 1,500 square metres of boulders reset every month, Vertical'Art presents itself as the largest climbing gym on the Côte d'Azur.
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