Hôtel des arts TPM

Located in the heart of the city of Toulon and built at the beginning of the 20th century, this former seat of the sub-prefecture—later the Hôtel de la Présidence of the Var Departmental Council—has housed an art center since 1999, the Hôtel des Arts, in memory of its original designation.

The Hôtel des Arts, an art center of the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolis and one of the region’s major cultural venues, is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art, with a particular focus on design and interior architecture. With 400 m² of exhibition space, the center is committed to democratizing artistic practices and multiplying initiatives to make art accessible to a wide audience through outreach activities, guided tours, creative workshops, and cultural events.

Its program is driven by synergies and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Partnerships are regularly formed between the Hôtel des Arts and local and national cultural institutions. Among its key collaborators: the Villa Noailles in Hyères (a nationally recognized art center), the Centre Pompidou, the Centre National des Arts Plastiques, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and the Mobilier National, which each summer present unique and remarkable exhibitions based on their design collections.