Diving Le Tombant du Cimetière

Site Overview

Le Tombant du Cimetière is a wall and reef dive site in Provence & Calanques, France, reached from the base town of Toulon. Le Tombant du Cimetière is a rocky wall off Toulon dropping from 12 m to 34 m. Groupers and barracuda hold on the wall while moray eels and octopus hide in the rock. The site reaches a maximum depth of 34 m with an average profile around 22 m and a shallow start near 12 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 15 to 32 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 25 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Dusky Grouper, Common Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Two-banded Seabream, Common Octopus, Red Gorgonian, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Le Tombant du Cimetière is a strong representative of why Provence & Calanques diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Provence & Calanques region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.