Jardin d'acclimatation du Mourillon

The Jardin d'acclimatation du Mourillon is a botanical garden in the Mourillon district of Toulon that occupies about one hectare. Canary Island palms, Indian palms, carob trees, and numerous tropical plants create a diverse collection throughout the grounds.

The city acquired the Lahitte land in 1887 below Fort Lamalgue and entrusted it to the Horticultural and Acclimatization Society of Var. Heavy bombing in 1944 nearly destroyed the garden, but the city administration began a full restoration in 1947.

The garden holds sculptures honoring the poet Frédéric Mistral and writer Heinrich Heine, creating spaces where visitors encounter cultural figures from different eras. These monuments are woven into the plantings rather than dominating the space.

The garden is free to enter and open daily, with extended hours from 8:00 to 18:30 in summer. Winter hours run from 8:00 to 17:30, allowing visitors to plan around the season.

The garden sits below Fort Lamalgue on elevated ground that provides natural shelter and special wind patterns. This location helped tropical plants thrive despite the Mediterranean climate.