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Plages du Mourillon (Toulon)
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In short
Toulon's town beaches at Le Mourillon are a row of sandy coves protected by breakwaters, with gardens behind, a large free car park and Blue Flag sections, which makes them easy for families. Entry is free at all hours, and dogs on a lead are limited to the Promenade Henri-Fabre at set times. Plan half a day.
The Plages du Mourillon are a set of sandy coves in Le Mourillon, a seaside district about 2 km east of central Toulon in the Var. Breakwaters keep the water calm, landscaped gardens give shade behind the sand, and two coves hold the Blue Flag, so the beaches suit families and city visitors who want a swim without leaving Toulon.
Four or five coves from Fort Saint-Louis to the Yacht Club
The beaches run from Fort Saint-Louis to the Yacht Club. Sources count four or five named coves, among them the Anse du Lido near the fort, the Anse du Mistral, the Anse de la Source and the Anse Tabarly at the eastern end. According to the ProvenceMed tourist office, the waterfront has 7 hectares of sand and 9 hectares of landscaped gardens. The Mistral and Lido coves carry the Blue Flag, and the Source and Lido coves hold the Tourisme et Handicap label.
The Anse Tabarly is different. Swimming and diving are not allowed there, including from its pontoon, and it holds a nautical zone and a dog bathing area. The city launched a redevelopment of the cove and its nautical base in 2024.
Showers, first aid and the nautical base's kayaks and dinghies
Along the shore are bars and restaurants, play and fitness areas, a picnic area, showers, a first-aid post and a police post. The nautical base runs sailing, sea kayaking, canoeing and rowing, and there is mini golf and beach volleyball. Contact the base directly about courses and minimum ages.
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Key information
🏖️Beaches: Sandy coves protected by breakwaters
🌳Gardens: Landscaped gardens behind the sand
🏅Blue Flag: Mistral and Lido beaches
🎟️Entry: Free
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: CET (UTC+1) · CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Explore the area
Fort Saint-Louis 0.5 km
Toulon city centre 2 km
Toulon railway station 3 km
Mont Faron 5 km
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Plan your visit to Plages du Mourillon (Toulon)
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Coves
- Anse du Mistral
- Anse du Lido
- Anse de la Source
- Anse Tabarly
Activities
- Sailing, kayak, canoe and rowing
- Mini golf and beach volleyball
- Play and fitness areas
What They Offer
Facilities
Showers First-aid post with beach wheelchair Bars and restaurants Picnic area
Accessibility
Tiralo wheelchairs at the Anse de la Source police post, June – September
Visit duration
Half a day
Timed entry required No
Gardens
Picnic in the landscaped gardens behind the coves.
Fort Saint-Louis
Walk to the fort at the end of the seafront.
Accessibility
Tiralo beach wheelchairs are available at the Anse de la Source police post from June to September (tel. +33 4 94 57 34 23).
Age limits
None
What to pack
Swimwear, sun cream
What to wear
Sandals
Not allowed
Dogs on the beaches except where and when permitted; picnics in marked areas near the restaurants, loudspeakers, fishing in buoyed areas and at Tabarly, soap and shampoo in the showers
Amenities
Showers, first-aid post, bars, restaurants, picnic, play and fitness areas, police post
Tips for visiting Plages du Mourillon
- Come early on summer weekends to find a free parking space.
- Use the gardens behind the beaches for shade during the hottest hours.
- Head to the Anse Tabarly if you are travelling with a dog.
- Rent a kayak at the nautical base for a calm paddle along the coves.
- Stay for an evening walk on the promenade when the heat drops.
Driving
East of Toulon centre along the Littoral Frédéric Mistral; a car park of about 1,300 free spaces (1.90 m height barrier) fills on hot weekends.
Public transportation
City buses run from central Toulon; many walk or cycle the 2 km. Toulon station is about 3 km away.
Address
The Mourillon beaches line the Littoral Frédéric Mistral, east of Toulon's centre. Fort Saint-Louis is about 500 m along the seafront and Mont Faron 5 km inland.
Opening Hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
Last entry: None (open access)
Open all year.
Free access. Dogs on a lead may use only the Promenade Henri-Fabre (1 September – 31 May, and 6:00–8:30 AM from 1 June to 31 August); Anse Tabarly has the dog beach where dogs may swim.
Special events
No special events on record for Plages du Mourillon (Toulon).
Best times to visit
Morning.
Best days to visit
Weekdays.
Best months to visit
June and September.
Admission tickets
Entry is free.
Plages du Mourillon: free entry
Toulon's sheltered city beaches.
- Free access to the beaches
Admission
Free entry: no ticket or booking is needed.
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
No booking is needed; access is free.
Children and admission
Calm water behind breakwaters suits children.
Groups
No booking needed.
Pets
Dogs on a lead on the Henri-Fabre promenade 1 Sept – 31 May; in summer only 6:00–8:30 AM.
Photography
Personal photography is welcome. Drone flights must follow national drone rules and local restrictions.
Bags
No restrictions.
Smoking
Do not leave cigarette ends on the beach.
Accepted payment
Entry is free.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What to know about the Mourillon beaches.
General
In Le Mourillon, about 2 km east of central Toulon, between Fort Saint-Louis and the Yacht Club.
Yes. They are free and open all year.
The Anse du Mistral and the Anse du Lido.
Dogs can swim at the Anse Tabarly dog beach. Elsewhere they must stay on a lead on the Promenade Henri-Fabre, and in summer only from 06:00 to 08:30.
No. Swimming and diving are banned there, including from the pontoon.
Yes. Picnics are banned in marked areas near restaurants, and loudspeakers are not allowed.
By city bus, or walk or cycle about 2 km along the seafront.
Yes, entry to Plages du Mourillon (Toulon) is free.
Families & accessibility
Yes. Breakwaters keep the water calm, and the gardens behind the sand give shade and room for a picnic.
Yes. The Anse de la Source lends two Tiralo wheelchairs from June to September, and the Lido has a ramp.
Getting there
Yes. There are about 1,300 free spaces, with a 1.90 m height barrier, and it fills on hot weekends.
Booking
Sailing, sea kayaking, canoeing and rowing from the nautical base on the waterfront.
Timing & weather
Plages du Mourillon (Toulon) is open Monday–Sunday: Open 24 hours.
Free access.
Most visitors spend Half a day at Plages du Mourillon (Toulon).
The best months to visit Plages du Mourillon (Toulon) are June and September. The best days and times of day are covered under When to visit on this page.