10/10 Excellent
Margaret H.
2 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location in the heart of everything, awesome views
stylish, bright and spacious 5th floor apartment in an iconic building overlooking the Vieux Port
- open, views through both sides of the flat
- impossible to be bored - activity in the harbour is fascinating - sailing boats, super yachts, warships, ferries, the occasional cruise liner
- safe and secure and with a lift
- no need for a car: public transport is excellent, everything is on your doorstep. The fruit and vegetable market is 5 minutes away
- the flat feels like someone's home so you will feel like you are in France. The owner doesn't speak English, so a working knowledge of French is useful.
- Be aware: the flat can be noisy because of the activity in the harbour. This is outweighed by the entertainment value.
- You will sometimes smell diesel from the boats. I accepted this as a consequence of having views over a working harbour
- in my opinion it's not suitable for small children because there is a lot of glass and sharp/hard edges
- the shower room itself is very nice, but there is only one small toilet located next to the main living area.
Toulon is a good base for a city/beach holiday: we caught the inexpensive boats from just below the flat to all the beautiful local beaches. Toulon is the principal home of the French navy and naval dockyard and that has a fascinating history. From the balcony, you can hear the bugle to raise/lower the French flag in the morning and evening. Such a pleasing and evocative sound.
Margaret H.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023