Resort Description
The architectural style of its Villas evokes St Raphael’s gracious past: Villa Rouquerousse (1900), Villa Semiramis (oriental-style), Villa Paquerettes (ceramic decor)…
The Promenade Rene Coty and the Boulevard General de Gaulle, with their plane trees and palm trees, offer a wonderful view of the sea and twin red rocks (“Lion de terre” and “Lion de mer”).
To be seen: Notre Dame de la Victoire de Lepante church (neo-Byzantine style), Valescure district on the right bank of the Garonne, the Old Town with the city wall ruins (in the Jardin du Musee), the old port, Archaeological Museum (antique remains, amphorae etc.), St Pierre des Templiers church (Romanesque style XIIth century).
The surrounding area
Frejus (4 km): the wealth of its archaeological heritage (Arenas, Roman theatre, Aqueduct…), religious heritage (Cathedral, Cloister and Baptistery) and military heritage (Marine Troops Museum, Black Army Memorial etc.).
The Massif des Maures reaching from Hyeres (94 km) to Saint-Raphael: the coastline, with its many resorts, offers charming viewpoints and sites that can be discovered along a beautiful tourist road known as the “Corniche des Maures” (from Hyeres to La Croix Valmer). Inland, the countryside has many shady valleys and wild ravines. The Argens Valley separates this countryside from the Massif de l’Esterel.
The Massif de l’Esterel: between St Raphael and La Napoule (34 km), this natural setting is one of the most beautiful regions of Provence, stretching right down to the sea in places.
To be seen: Ste Maxime (25 km), St Tropez (40 km), the lakeside village of Port Grimaud (33 km), Gassin (39 km) and Ramatuelle (40 km), two picturesque hilltop villages offering magnificent panoramic views.
Sports and leisure
- Water sports: the “Club Nautique de St Raphaël” (St Raphaël water sports club) 4 km away and the Santa Lucia public water sports centre 4 km away.
- Tennis: Centre Rolland Garros (16 courts + squash) 4 km, Centre Baudino (10 courts) 3 km.
- Horse-riding: "L’Esterel a cheval le Dramont" (2 km), "Ranch de l’Esterel" in Agay (8 km).
- Casino in Saint-Raphael 5 km.
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