Hôtel des Arts

The Hôtel des Arts, in Toulon

The Hôtel des Arts is a contemporary art centre of Toulon, recognisable by its bright colours. The Toulon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this dynamic cultural place, which presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art in the heart of the town.

The colourful contemporary art centre

Impossible to miss this building which, with its bright colours, inevitably attracts the gaze of the visitors: here is the Hôtel des Arts of Toulon. This contemporary art centre is one of the high places of the cultural life of the town and the department of the Var. It presents, throughout the year, temporary exhibitions devoted to modern and contemporary art, highlighting both great international names and emerging artists, in varied domains like painting, photography, sculpture or installations. The establishment, by its demanding and accessible programme, contributes to making Toulon a town of art and creation, and takes part in the cultural renewal of the centre. Its architecture in bright hues moreover reflects this artistic and joyful identity. The entry of the exhibitions is often free, which makes of it a place open to all, conducive to discovery and curiosity. A stone's throw away is the Rue des Arts, prolonging this creative atmosphere. A cultural place and a setting of contemporary art, the Hôtel des Arts is a fine stop of the discovery of Toulon.

What to see

Here you discover the contemporary art centre of Toulon, recognisable by its bright colours, one of the high cultural places of the town and the Var, which presents throughout the year exhibitions of modern and contemporary art mixing great international names and emerging artists, painting, photography, sculpture and installations, often with free entry. The Hôtel des Arts is a setting of contemporary art in Toulon. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Hôtel des Arts lies in the centre of Toulon, near the Rue des Arts, reachable on foot. The visit of the exhibitions follows its own hours and conditions, which vary; entry is often free. It is best to check the programme before coming.

What is the Hôtel des Arts in Toulon?

A contemporary art centre of Toulon, recognisable by its bright colours, one of the high cultural places of the town and the Var; it presents throughout the year exhibitions of modern and contemporary art mixing great international names and emerging artists, often with free entry.

Where is the Hôtel des Arts in Toulon?

In the centre of Toulon, near the Rue des Arts, in France.