Toulon Opera, Opera house in Toulon, France
The Toulon Opera features a neoclassical facade with six statues of muses created by sculptor Pierre-Marius Montagne on its north side.
Architect Leon Feuchere designed this theater to replace an aging Comedy Hall, with construction starting in March 1860 and completion in January 1862.
The theater maintains an annual program of classical concerts, operas, and ballet performances, welcoming more than 50,000 spectators each year.
The Metropolis Toulon Provence Mediterranee has managed this cultural institution since January 2003, maintaining its 1,329-seat capacity and technical facilities.
This opera house contains France's steepest stage, with a seven percent slope that provides enhanced visibility for the audience during performances.
Location: Toulon
Architects: Léon Feuchère
Official opening: 1862
Address: boulevard de Strasbourg
Website: http://operadetoulon.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.12420,5.93252
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
The port city of Toulon on the French Mediterranean coast offers numerous subjects for photographers. The historic city centre displays buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Sainte-Marie-Majeure Cathedral and the town hall with its atlantes by Pierre Puget. The military harbour, one of France's main naval bases, presents warships and submarines. Mont Faron rises 584 metres above the city and provides views across the Toulon roadstead and coastline. The cable car leads to the summit, where the Memorial du débarquement en Provence is located. At the foot of the mountain lies the Mourillon district with its sandy beach and colourful facades along the promenade. The Cours Lafayette market takes place daily and showcases the region's Mediterranean produce. The Toulon Opera House, built in the 19th century, ranks among the largest opera houses in France outside Paris. The old harbour Darse Vieille displays fishing boats and yachts against the backdrop of limestone cliffs.
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Musée d'Art de Toulon
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Halles Raspail
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