Resort Description
The architectural style of its Villas evokes St Raphaël’s gracious past including the Rouquerousse Villa (1900), the Sémiramis Villa (with its eastern charm) and the Paquerettes Villa (ceramic decor).
The René Coty promenade and Général de Gaulle Boulevard, lined with plane and palm trees, offer a beautiful view of the sea and red twin rocks ("Le Lion de terre" and "Le Lion de mer").
To be seen: the church of Notre Dame de la Victoire in Lépante (Neo-Byzantine style), the Valescure district on the right bank of the Garonne, the Old Town with the remains of its ramparts (in the museum gardens), the old port, the Archaeological Museum (ancient remains, amphorae, etc), the church of St Pierre des Templiers (built in the Romanesque style of the 12th century).
The surrounding area
Fréjus (4 km): an area rich in archaeological heritage (the Arenas, the Roman Theatre, the Aqueduct…), religious heritage (Cathedral, Cloister and Baptistery) and military heritage (the “Musée des Troupes de la Marine” (Naval infantry museum) and the “Mémorial de l’Armée Noire” (“Black Army” memorial)…
The Massif des Maures reaching from Hyères (94 km) to Saint-Raphaël: the coast, with its numerous resorts, offers viewpoints and attractive sites all along the magnificent tourist route called the "Corniche des Maures" (from Hyères 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’Estérel.
The Massif de l’Estérel: between St Raphaël 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 dwellings at Port Grimaud (33 km), Gassin (39 km) and Ramatuelle (40 km), two picturesque villages built on the hillside, offering superb views.
Resort Fêtes and events
April :
- 4th Wellbeing fair (wellbeing and fitness fair),.
- 5th edition of the Underwater Photo Trophy (subject to change).
May:
- Traditional Sainte Baume Festival (hike, procession, dance…).
- National Water Sports Festival.
- Traditional Saint Honorat Festival (sea and land procession, jousting tournament…).
- 7th Provence Jousting Masters.
June:
- 8th Pro-Am Vallis Curans (golf competition).
July:
- 27th New Orleans Jazz Competition (3 days celebrating jazz from all over Europe).
- “Soirees Musicales des Templiers” (great classical performers, soloists…).
- Gospel night.
August:
- Traditional Saint Pierre Festival (fisherman’s festival: procession, flower fights, jousting, fireworks, dance…).
- “Un Aout en Fayence” Festival (music festival, street animations etc.).
September:
- Jousting Championship Final, Sports Festival.
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