Le Gautama

A gay sauna right in the heart of Toulon

Le Gautama opened its doors in September 2017, at 1 Avenue Marcel Castié, right in downtown Toulon. Easy to reach, no need to leave the city to get there.

Over roughly 250 to 320 m2, the venue plays it simple and effective: a dry sauna, a steam room, a bar and a locker area. Nothing superfluous, but the essentials are there and well kept.

Who you'll find there

The place caters to a gay male clientele, from 18 years old. What stands out, according to regulars, is the mix of generations: you'll run into thirty somethings just as easily as fifty somethings, which gives Le Gautama a less rigid atmosphere than some more typecast saunas.

The feedback keeps pointing to this: the vibe leans toward friendliness and socializing rather than a constant hunt for sex. People also come here to chat, unwind, and cross paths with others without pressure.

What people say about it

Cleanliness comes up again and again in the comments, a criterion that matters in this kind of venue and one that seems to be taken seriously here. The staff's welcome is also mentioned as a strong point, described as friendly rather than commercial.

Le Gautama draws a fairly small but loyal crowd, one that keeps coming back. It's not the busiest sauna in the region, but those who go there seem to get what they're looking for.

Hours and rates

The venue is open Monday to Friday from 12:30pm to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm. Daytime hours, worth noting if you're used to saunas open in the evening or at night.

Entry costs 17 euros, with a reduced rate of 13 euros for those under 27. A price that stays in the average range for this kind of place and this size.

• Entry: 17 euros
• Reduced rate under 27: 13 euros
• Dry sauna, steam room, bar, lockers
• Access from 18 years old