Fishing Port of Toulon - France
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 43° 07.097 E 005° 56.058
31T E 738717 N 4778129
A typical Mediterranean port town, Toulon has one of the prettiest harbors in France. This beautiful natural harbor is filled with small fishing boats and fashionable yachts.
Waymark Code: WMT80Z
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 10/12/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member elyob
Views: 10

Toulon is a city in southern France and a large military harbour on the Mediterranean coast, with a major French naval base. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Toulon is the capital of the Var department. It is an important centre for naval construction, wine making and fishing.

The fishermen sell their fish at Place Louis Blanc from 7h00 to 13h00 everyday (except Mondays). Their boats are located on the east side of Darse Vieille.

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Toulon est une ville du sud de la France et un important port militaire de la côte méditerranéenne, avec une base navale française majeure. Située dans la région Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, Toulon est la capitale du département du Var. C'est un centre important pour la construction navale, la fabrication du vin et la pêche.

Les pêcheurs vendent leurs poissons Place Louis Blanc de 7h00 à 13h00 tous les jours (sauf le lundi). Leurs bateaux de pêche sont situés du côté est de la Darse Vieille (Vieux-Port).

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Fishing Types: Fin fish (daurade royale, bar, calamar, bonite)

Fishing method: Nets and set lines

fishing season: Year round

Harbor tour: no

Sale of fish: no

Fish market: yes

History: Still a working fishing port

Mémorial: Not listed

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