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Local cuisine is definitely for fish lovers. Firstly, try bouillabaisse soup, which is considered a speciality in Toulon. It’s prepared from burbot liver, which is ground in a mortar with potatoes, olive oil and garlic. Croutons are considered another traditional side dish to the soup. Secondly, choose cod among other seafood delicacies in Toulon. Local chefs are also great at preparing wonderful dishes from mussels, sardines, eel, and squid. Finger licking good!

If you are willing to feel the typical daily life in Toulon, visit the market. The most popular is the market Cours Lafayette. It works from 7:30 until 12:30 every day except Monday. It’s full of fruits, vegetables, flowers, fresh fish, and local cheeses. The farmers market, known as Petit Cours, specialises in locally sourced products and is held on Fridays and Saturdays only. The Mourillon Market is near the port and also works in the morning till 12:30 except Monday.

Plan your stay in Toulon for the high season, summer, if beach holiday is your main target. The climate here is mild and pleasant. However, the city is occasionally blown by the cold wind Mistral, which brings cold and precipitation to Toulon. Mind that a wind jacket may come in handy.