Toulon has some great attractions. Went to the Office de Tourisme de Toulon and the English speaking staff at the counter recommended a walking tour “Through the Fountains of Toulon” . It covers 25 fountains from the waterfront through the old town. But short term memory must be fading and I can only remember half a dozen or so. The ones that really stuck were the ones at Place de la Liberte and the ancient cathedral of Sainte-Marie de la Seds. There is a statue at the port - La Statue du Genie de la Navigation – a bronze of a supposed sailing genius by Louis Joseph Daumas in 1847. At first, I mistook his index finger which points to the sea for his middle finger. That would have been a gesture ahead of its time. Some pictures to follow.
The daily routine now is to go to MacDonalds at the Centre Mayol mall for the wi-fi and a coke. I have never nursed a coke for so long but for one Euro, it must be the cheapest wi-fi around.
I am planning a visit to the Musee D’Art and the Maison De La Photo (photography museum) tomorrow. There is also the Naval Museum and the Musee Des Arts Asiatiques that may be worth a visit.
I have found the restaurant on Avenue d'Republique recommended by Francois run by some order of Catholic nuns, whose name translates to "water of life". Will have to give that a go.
