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OMT de Saint-Raphaël


(OMT de Saint-Raphaël)
Address : 99, Quai Albert-1er
Postcode : 83702
Town : SAINT-RAPHAEL Cedex


Public information  

Tel  :   33 (0) 4 94 19 52 52  
Fax  :   33 (0) 4 94 83 85 40  
Email  :   information@saint-raphael.com  
Website  :   http://www.saint-raphael.com  


Company description  

General description  :   Home to 32,000 inhabitants, Saint-Raphaël is a beautiful Riviera resort set at the foot of the magnificent Estérel Hills, between Cannes and Saint-Tropez (38 km.) Visitors to Saint-Raphaël can enjoy the town's exciting year-round events program and rich natural heritage, including a breathtaking 36-kilometre coast, recreational activities in the Estérel hills and 4 international golf courses.

 To benefit from our incredible 300 days of sunshine per year and translucent Mediterranean waters, the town offers a wide choice of sandy and shingle beaches, plus our famous "Calanques" (little fjords). And after trying your hand at our vast range of water sports, walkers, cyclists and riders can take off to explore the coastal footpath, the Estérel Hills and the Corniche d’Or coast road.



Sunny Saint-Raphaël harbours a rare architectural heritage, with luxurious villas – many dating back to the town's 19th-century golden age - attractive shops and delightful ports and marinas. Visitors can also enjoy guided tours of "Notre Dame de la Victoire de Lepante" cathedral, visit the archaeological museum, or take a stroll round the well-preserved old quarter and Provençal markets.



Aside from its great choice of leisure activities, Saint-Raphaël also hosts a packed all-seasons events program, with highlights including the "Fêtes de Lumière" street theatre festival in December and Mimosa Week in February, plus many fairs and traditional celebrations.



Saint-Raphaël is quickly and easily accessible from the world over.Visitors arriving by air can choose between Nice-Côte d’Azur international airport (45 minute drive), Toulon-Hyères European airport (1 hour drive), or Marseille-Provence international airport, (1 ½ hour drive). Visitors arriving by train can opt for the TGV Méditerranée high-speed train, arriving directly at Saint-Raphaël rail station. Finally, for drivers, A8 highway junction 38 (Fréjus/Saint-Raphaël) is located just 5 km from the town centre.Saint-Raphaël boasts the Var region's biggest choice of accommodation for all budgets, with 45 hotels, 18 apartment hotels, 12 campsites, 7 holiday villages and 196 seasonal rentals.



Set between sea and country, Saint-Raphaël is the perfect choice for fun and varied holidays on the French Riviera.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR



 Old quarter and Provençal markets

 Ancient Parish Church (Église des Templiers); a listed monument since 1907 and Europe's oldest sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel Raphaël

Archaeological Museum

 "Notre Dame de la Victoire de Lepante" church

 Ports and marinas: departure point for boat tours and a variety of water sports

 Estérel Forest: Breathtaking Mediterranean forest including 40 km of signposted footpaths, 100 km of signposted mountain bike itineraries, 100 km of bridle paths and 5 km of remarkable coast

 Coastal Footpath (Sentier du Littoral). 3 ½-hour walk from Santa Lucia port to "Pointe de La Baumette", featuring Cape Dramont, the signal station (Séma­phore), Ile d’Or island and Poussaï harbour

 Agay Bay, home to the "Rastel" red rock mountain

 The beautiful 20-km "Cor­niche d’Or" coast road, offering splendid panoramic views over the creeks of Anthéor and the "Calanques du Trayas" (little fjords)

 4 Golf Courses suitable for all levels

 
 


Booking information  

Company  :   Centrale de Réservation Estérel Côte d'Azur  
Adress  :   72, rue Waldeck Rousseau  
Postcode  :   83700  
City  :   Saint-Raphaël  
Tel  :   04 94 19 10 60  
Fax  :   04 94 19 10 67  
Email  :   reservation@esterel-cotedazur.com  
Website  :   http://www.esterel-cotedazur.com  


Tourism Services  

Structure  :   Official tourism authorities
Classification  :   4 stars
Services  :   Information, Last minute reservations, Souvenir sales, Guided tours


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