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.

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.

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.

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.

Notre-Dame de la Paix

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

Église Notre Dame du Sacré Coeur

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

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.

Chapelle de tous les saints

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

Chapelle Saint-Roch

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

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.