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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Rachel Hosie

‘Year-round sunshine practically guaranteed’: Le Mourillon is Toulon’s cool, beachy quarter

A sandy beach with people sunbathing and paddling, and palm trees and hotel behind
One of Le Mourillon’s four star-attraction beaches. Photograph: Hemis/Alamy

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South of the city centre, Le Mourillon is Toulon’s characterful and unpretentious seaside quarter. Once a fishing village, Le Mourillon is home to little shops selling Provençal produce such as huge garlic bulbs and tomatoes in vibrant shades, alongside lively bars and restaurants. It’s not as glamorous or polished as the likes of Antibes or Saint-Tropez – you won’t find designer brands – but it’s all the more charming for that.

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