Place de la Liberté

The Place de la Liberté, in Toulon

The Place de la Liberté is the central square of Toulon, adorned with a monumental fountain, a promenade prized by the inhabitants. The Toulon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this vast nineteenth-century square, lively heart of the town.

The great square of the nineteenth century

Central square of Toulon, the Place de la Liberté was laid out in 1852, and the brothers André-Joseph and Gaudensi Allar took part in its realisation. It quickly became a promenade much prized by the inhabitants, and remains today one of the most appreciated meeting points of the town. This vast esplanade, laid out at the time when Toulon was expanding beyond its old fortifications, illustrates the urbanism of the nineteenth century, with its wide perspectives and its opulent buildings. It is dominated by an imposing monumental fountain, adorned with allegorical sculptures, which constitutes its jewel and celebrates the ideals of the era. Lined with cafés, terraces and shops, the square is a central place of life, lively all year round, where Toulon people and visitors mingle. It also regularly hosts events, markets and demonstrations. With its breadth, its fountain and its southern atmosphere, it embodies the beating heart of the modern town. A central square and heart of the town, the Place de la Liberté is a must-see stop of the discovery of Toulon.

What to see

Here you enjoy the central square of Toulon, laid out in 1852 with the participation of the Allar brothers, a vast nineteenth-century esplanade dominated by an imposing monumental fountain adorned with allegorical sculptures, lined with cafés, terraces and shops, a prized promenade and lively heart of the town. The Place de la Liberté is a heart of Toulon. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Place de la Liberté lies in the heart of Toulon, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a freely accessible public space; the cafés and shops have their own hours. The square is lively all year round and regularly hosts events and markets.

When was the Place de la Liberté of Toulon laid out?

In 1852, with the participation of the brothers André-Joseph and Gaudensi Allar; this vast central square, laid out when Toulon was expanding beyond its fortifications, quickly became a prized promenade and is dominated by an imposing monumental fountain adorned with allegorical sculptures.

Where is the Place de la Liberté in Toulon?

In the heart of Toulon, in France.