Saint-Raphaël is located in the Var department – French Riviera – close to Frejus, Agay and the Esterel massif. It is really easy to rent an apartment in St Raphael or a villa in St Raphael for a few day or one (or more) weeks.
Saint-Raphael is composed of an old town and of some districts as Valescure, Le Dramont, Boulouris, Agay, Anthéor and Le Trayas. There are several nice long sand beaches in the area where the seawater is clear and calm so this is an ideal place to spend family holidays. Do not hesitate to rent an apartment in Saint-Raphael just next to the seaside. There are numerous self-catering accommodations located on seafront or villas with swimming-pool in the Esterel massif available. Moreover there is a casino on the seaside in St Raphael.
In Saint-Raphael, one can visit the archaeological museum – located in the former church presbytery – or the Templiers church.
Tourists who fond of diving will enjoy St Raphael which counts numerous great places to dive. The Lion de Mer with several statues is an ideal place for a first dive. Moreover the underwater village of Silver and its church need to be discovered as well as two barges near Cape Roux.
There are numerous events in Saint-Raphael as the Semaine des Mimosas (Mimosas week) in February, the Nuits musicales des Templiers (Templiers musical nights) in July or the Fêtes de la Lumière (Lights celebration) in December. Furthermore there is a night market along the harbour during summer.
On the roads along the sea, tourists will discover an amazing panorama, various inlets to have a break and the beautiful red rocks of the Esterel contrasting with the sea.
So go to Saint-Raphael to enjoy amazing holidays!