Saint-Raphael
Saint-Raphael is a resort a little way east of Frejus in the French Riviera.
The town is surely one of the oldest resorts on the coast - there is evidence that wealthy Romans used to pass their summers here 2000 years ago! There are also traces of both prehistoric and ancient Greek occupation - visit the archaeology museum in the town to learn more.
In more recent years it was Napoleon who brought Saint-Raphael to the public gaze when he landed here after his Egypt 'adventure' - and set off from Saint-Raphael when first sent into exile.
Nowadays it is one of the calmer resorts on the French Riviera, standing in the shadow of the rugged Massif de l'Esterel. The Massif de l'Esterel is a dramatic landscape of rocks and shrubs, perfect for hiking (many of the trees that once grew here have been destroyed by fires).
twilight walk in Saint-Raphael
The coastline (more than 30km of coastline is found here) and the Massif de l'Esterel together represent a protected and carefully maintained environment, including restrictions on new developments along the coast. the beaches and rocky section of coast are characterised by the red rock, as found in the Massif de l'Esterel.
Deep-sea diving and the coastal path are among the most popular activities at Saint-Raphael.
(Note: beach photos contributed by Jean-Marie Hoffelinck)
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Places to visit near Saint-Raphael, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Saint-Raphael.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
30 km: Cannes (Important Riviera resort) 11 km: Cap Esterel (Holiday village) 3 km: Frejus (Coastal town) 29 km: Gassin (Most beautiful village) 31 km: Grasse (Perfume town) 32 km: Grimaud (Perched village) 27 km: Port Grimaud (attractive modern harbour town) 29 km: Ramatuelle (pretty village) 19 km: Sainte-Maxime (Popular Riviera resort) 22 km: Saint-Tropez (French Riviera resort) 27 km: Seillans (Most beautiful village)
See also Saint-Raphael (version Francais)
