The history of the port of Toulon begins in 1924, when the Chamber of shops and VAR industry is entrusted with the following mission: taking care of the port of Toulon.
At that time, the commercial port consists of the North East part of the old Darse, which was reserved for fishing and boating, as well as the basin of the rode, assigned to unloading.
The most transported by sea merchandise was bauxite. This red rock and having a high alumina used to produce aluminum.
One-hour guided tour
of the rade de Toulon au départ de Toulon