Toulon

Toulon, an important French fortress and naval port in the department of Var, 42 miles E.S.E. of Marseilles. It stands on the N. side of a deep bay opening into the Mediterranean, and towards the N. and W. is sheltered by lofty hills. The whole of the Darse Neuve (or new dock) and one-third of the Darse Vieille (or old nock) are appropriated to the French navy. Adjoining the Darse Neuve are the dockyard, 240 acres in extent, and the magnificent arsenal, which covers 4 miles. The fortifications have been strengthened at various times during the present century. Toulon is the Roman Telo Martius.