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Saint-Raphaël

Town · French Riviera, 🇫🇷 France
Population 37,113
Area 91 km²
Time zone Europe/Paris
Official website www.ville-saintraphael.fr
Saint-Raphaël

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Saint-Raphaël Essentials

Saint-Raphaël spans the coastline where the red rhyolite of the Estérel Massif meets the Mediterranean. This selection includes the 618-meter Mont Vinaigre, the massif's highest peak, alongside the Neolithic Pierre Levée menhir. The list covers diverse coastal terrain, from the sheltered sandy bay of Agay to the pebble shores of Santa-Lucia. It also highlights local commerce at the Old Port's fishermen's market and the historic 1895 Valescure golf course, the oldest in the Var department.

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Religious Sites in Saint-Raphaël

Saint-Raphaël’s spiritual landscape ranges from the 12th-century Romanesque architecture of the Église des Templiers to the 19th-century Roman-Byzantine Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire. This collection includes the mountain hermitage of Sainte-Baume in the Estérel Massif, traditional coastal chapels like Saint-Roch and Notre Dame du Sacré Coeur, and sites serving Anglican and Mormon communities. These landmarks reflect the town's evolution from a medieval settlement to a prominent Mediterranean resort.

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Panoramic Viewpoints of Esterel

The Esterel Massif is a coastal mountain range of volcanic origin, characterized by its striking red porphyry rock formations. This collection highlights the most prominent summits and overlooks, including Mont Vinaigre, the range's highest point at 618 meters. From these vantage points, views extend across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the Lérins Islands, and the Southern Alps. Many locations are accessible via the historic Corniche d'Or road or established hiking trails through protected cork oak forests.

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Parks and Gardens

Saint-Raphaël’s public gardens range from the expansive Jardin Bonaparte, overlooking the Old Port, to intimate squares dedicated to historical figures like Alphonse Karr and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. These green spaces feature Mediterranean flora, commemorative monuments, and panoramic views of the Estérel coast. Many, such as the Square du Poussaï, are situated near the shoreline, providing shaded retreats between the town's beaches and urban center.

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Sports & Outdoor Activities

Saint-Raphaël offers a diverse range of athletic pursuits set against the red volcanic rock of the Estérel massif and the Mediterranean Sea. The area is home to the historic Golf de Valescure, established in 1895, alongside modern courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Coastal climbing sectors like Cap du Dramon provide technical routes over the water, while the Estérel interior features the distinctive red porphyry of the Site du Perthus. Aquatic facilities include established sailing clubs and diving centers specializing in the volcanic underwater topography of the Côte d'Azur.

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Saint-Raphaël — Map

Saint-Raphaël — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 1°–16°
  • 5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 0°–18°
  • 5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 3°–20°
  • 7° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 6°–22°
  • 10° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 10°–27°
  • 14° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–31°
  • 18° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 17°–33°
  • 21° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–34°
  • 21° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° · extremes 14°–29°
  • 18° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–25°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 4°–20°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–16°
  • 6° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+33
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Tours & Activities

Mont Vinaigre
Drive
Plage d'Agay
Drive
Plage du Casino

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