Port of Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer

Tucked on the Presqu'île de Saint-Mandrier just across the water from Toulon, this quietly charming port feels like a local secret despite sitting in the heart of Provence's busiest bay. It offers 790 berths — including 340 transit spots — and can handle vessels up to 20m with a 2.5m draft, so there's a good chance you'll find room even in summer. The village itself has an unhurried, authentic Mediterranean feel that stands in sharp contrast to the bustle of Toulon, easily reachable by ferry in minutes.