Le Mourillon
A seaside village in the cityComme un air de vacances
South of Toulon, on the seafront, Mourillon is the city’s unmissable coastal district. Its village life, punctuated by a tasty market and numerous festive events, its squares adorned with lanterns and bustling terraces, give it the typical charm of a small seaside resort. Toulon residents and visitors alike enjoy strolling through the area all year round, as well as taking advantage of its beaches: explore this picturesque and exotic district, so close to the city.
5 good reasons to stroll around Mourillon
- Stroll through the market and shopping streets
- Feeling like you’re on vacation all year round
- Go for a swim as soon as the sun comes out
- Bruncher face à la grande bleue
- Strolling through gardens and along beaches
The origins
Le Mourillon – a diminutive of mourre, Provençal for “snout”, to designate the peninsula – overlooks the great harbor and enjoys a strategic position: as evidenced by Fort Saint-Louis and the Tour Royale, it has historically been Toulon’s maritime sentinel. A neighborhood where naval officers, moccots* and vacationers mingled, today it’s a lively district, embodying the gentle southern way of life.
*Toulonnais by birth
A popular spot for Toulon residents
All year round, the Mourillon beaches are a favorite meeting place for walkers, sports enthusiasts, families and young Toulon residents. Just a stone’s throw from the city, you’ll enjoy strolling through the landscaped gardens by the sea, taking the kids for a ride on the merry-go-round, or setting off for your morning run, swimming in the summer months or lunching in a waterfront restaurant. From Mitre beach to the coves of Cap Brun, the Mourillon coastline – adorned with palm trees, pines and vineyards – winds its way along the Mediterranean.
Le Mourillon village
With its Provencal market (every day except Monday), its pretty boutiques and lively café terraces, its colorful villas full of flowers, its picturesque churches and its art deco theater, the Mourillon district is like a charming village where you love to stroll. As you turn down an alleyway adorned with bougainvillea, oleander or wisteria, feel the vacation atmosphere that pervades the area all year round.
Our advice
After a stroll through the market and the neighborhood streets, the sea is just around the corner: enjoy a brunch overlooking the sea, with a breathtaking view of beaches and palm trees.
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How do I get there?
By car, via the east or west entrances to the town, follow signs for “Toulon center – Le port” then “Le Mourillon – Les plages”.
By bus, take line 3 to the “Bazeilles” stop for a stroll along the Mourillon village side, and to the “Saint-Louis” stop for a walk along the coast.