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.

Religious Sites in Saint-Raphaël — Map

A

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire

A 19th-century Roman-Byzantine style basilica designed by architect Pierre Aublé, featuring a distinctive sandstone facade and a dome inspired by Hagia Sophia.

B

Sainte-Baume de l'Estérel

A hillside shrine and cave located in the Estérel Massif, historically associated with the 4th-century hermit Saint Honorat before he founded the Lérins Abbey.

C

Église des Templiers

A 12th-century Romanesque fortified church, also known as San Rafeu. It features a watchtower offering panoramic views and is part of the town's archaeological museum complex.

D

Notre-Dame de la Paix

A modern 20th-century Catholic church serving the local parish.

E

Église Notre Dame du Sacré Coeur

A small chapel located near the coast in the Agay district, serving the local community and summer visitors.

F

Église Anglicane

Also known as St John the Evangelist, this church was built in the late 19th century to serve the British expatriate community in Saint-Raphaël.

G

Chapelle de tous les saints

A small Christian place of worship located in the Valescure residential area.

H

Chapelle Saint-Roch

A small chapel situated in the Dramont area, historically significant to the local seafaring and quarrying community.

I

Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours

A contemporary meetinghouse for the local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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