Villa Tamaris Centre d'Art TPM
Built in the late 19th century among outstanding greenery surroundings above the Lazaret Bay, the Villa Tamaris, arts center of Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée, ranks among the major places dedicated to Photography. Put the images and those who make them possible in the spotlight is one of the assertive ambition of this top cultural institution.
Built in the late 19th century among outstanding greenery surroundings above the Lazaret Bay, the Villa Tamaris, arts center of Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée, ranks among the major places dedicated to Photography. Put the images and those who make them possible in the spotlight is one of the assertive ambition of this top cultural institution.
Programme
Bruno Barbey, Visions of the World 1964–2020
A major retrospective is dedicated to Bruno Barbey, highlighting his work during the second half of the 20th century with more than 200 prints.
Bruno Barbey holds a major place in the history of humanist photography and international photojournalism. A member of Magnum Photos since 1966, he travelled the world for more than fifty years, documenting the political, social, and cultural upheavals of his time. Very early on, he embraced colour as a language in its own right, subtly revealing the atmospheres, tensions, and poetry of reality.
200 ans de portraits
To mark the bicentenary of photography, this major portrait exhibition presents more than 300 images from the photography heritage collection (MPP). From Nadar to nowadays, dozen of photographers are honored through historic portraits and previously unseen works. A journey retracing 200 years of evolution and diversity in the art of portraiture.
Access
Centre d’art, Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée
295, avenue de la Grande Maison
83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer
+33 (0)4 94 06 84 00
villatamaris.fr
Wednesday to Sunday: 1.30pm to 6.30pm.
Guided tours and workshops on Saturday from 10 am to noon by reservation.
Free entry.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Fort Napoléon : a square, bastioned fort housing two contemporary art exhibition spaces.
• Musée Balaguier : one of the three main defensive structures of the harbour in the 17th century.
• Les Sablettes : one of the most beautiful beaches in the Var.
• Port de Saint Elme : a marina on the Saint-Mandrier peninsula.
• Corniche de Tamaris : a pleasant walk with sweeping views over the bay, the Toulon hills, the naval arsenal and the French Navy’s large vessels.
PLACES TO EAT
• Le Georges : tapas, cocktails and DJ sets on the rooftop of the Hôtel Rives d'Or.
• La Tamarisienne : a charming brasserie overlooking the Tamaris harbour.
• Le Père Louis : Mediterranean cuisine by the sea.
• Le Provence Plage : affordable prices and an incredible sea view.
PLACES TO STAY
• Rives d'Or Hotel, 3 étoiles : a modern hotel located 100 m from a natural sandy beach, in the heart of the Sablettes village.
• Grand Hotel des Sablettes Plage, 4 étoiles : a large 19th-century building overlooking Sablettes beach, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea and the sunset.
• Hôtel-restaurant Georges Sand, 3 étoiles : the first building on Sablettes beach, built in 1958.
• Villa Les Lys : independent accommodation in a villa room, in a peaceful setting.
• La Mandarinette : guest rooms with a swimming pool set in a lush garden, just steps from a small, secluded beach.
• Hôtel Mercure Toulon La Seyne-sur-mer, 4 étoiles : a modern hotel overlooking a marina, close to Toulon harbour.
