Statue du Génie de la Navigation

Statute in Toulon Port

Very informative tour guide relayed that the meaning behind for the statute was in days past there were drinking establishments in tavernas behind the port . Sailors at the time made use of the tave...

Nice Statue

This is a nice statue, you will come to, while you walk around the harbour area. Well worth a look, while in Toulon.

Waterfront Statue

Impressive bronze statue is dedicated to Navigation and Seamen with the man pointing out to sea. There are four large plaques on each side of the base. Our tour guide spent more time talking about the...

Typical French provincial town ...

Looking out to sea the statue commands a place on the pretty harbour. This large natural inlet is the home of the French navy and several warships abound. There are many waterside cafes along the wide...

Le Génie de la navigation

Le Génie de la navigation - Erected in 1847 on the port of Toulon. A sculpture created by the Toulon artist Louis-Joseph Daumas and now known as one of the symbols of the city of Toulon. Free to vi...