things to see
near
your hotel
Visit Saint-Raphael and its surroundings by foot or a few minutes away by car depending on the hotel where you are staying.
Casino Barrière Saint-Raphaël and its boutiques
Old port of Saint-Raphaël and its restaurants
L’île d’or and diving spots et les spots de plongée
Notre-Dame basilica and the pedestrian zone
The beaches of Saint-Raphaël the seafront and its night market
Bonaparte garden Saint-Raphaël labelled Imperial city for its Napoleonic history
The Esterel with its red rocks and hiking trails
The museum Louis de Funès and the historical center
in our beautiful region around Saint-Raphael
An invitation to travel in different universes for a stay rich in emotions, discoveries and high in color.
Frejus
4 km away
City of Art and History
This beautiful neighboring city is a mix of historical heritage and modernity. If you wish to discover its 2000 years of history, guided visited by the Tourism Office are a rich and fascinating experience.
Tip: mention that you are vacationing in the hotels of Saint-Raphael, you will get a reduced rate and it’s free for children under 12.
For a nature break, go for a stroll in the Villepey ponds, natural protected area ressembling a “little Camargue”, to the Nature Base, green lung of Frejus or the Areca parc where the vegetation rules.
Grasse
55 km away
The perfume capital of the world
A city with the scent of rose de Mai and jasmine where you can live a unique experience, creating your own perfume.
The know-how of the Grasse perfumeries is inscribed as a Unesco immaterial cultural heritage.
Balcony on the Mediterranean, its magnificent viewpoints are breath-taking.
Cannes
42 km away
Cinema capital of the world
Like the big screen except the star is you ! Stroll on the Croisette, climb the stairs of the Palais des Festivals. A destination of dreams, always and forever…
Since 1946 Cannes is in the spotlight and if you are staying in our hotels of Saint-Raphael, we recommend you experience for a day the special ambiance the film festival brings.
The superb yachts, palaces, boutiques, luxury brands, the glitter. Cannes is not only that – as you wander in the Suquet neighborhood, you will be agreeably surprised and charmed by its authentic side.
Saint-Tropez
39 km away
Mythical city
In all countries, you often hear the comparison : it’s the Saint-Tropez of… It’s incredible how this little fishing village has seduced the entire world. As you wander its small streets or on the Saint-Tropez port, you could cross your favorite star since many choose to spend their vacations here, following our French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot who first came in 1958.
Climb up to the citadel and take the time to visit the museum of cinema and police during your escapade.
The epicureans must try a piece of delicious “tarte Tropézienne”. If you can’t get enough, you can find in the center of Saint-Raphael a pastry shop with the same unique recipe.
During the summer season, we recommend that you go by blue boat departing the old port of Saint-Raphael.
Fayence region
37 km away
Hilltop villages
There are nine villages perched on the hilltops - Fayence, Callian, Mons, Tourrettes, Tanneron, Montauroux, Saint-Paul-en-Forêt, Seillans and Bagnols en forêt.
Situated in the Var hinterland, far from the effervescence of the seaside, a retour to the source where we take our time. They each have their own specificities, such as Seillans labelled one of the prettiest villages of France.
On the road, the Saint Cassien lake when you can stop off on the way there or back.
Verdon gorges
97 km away
Grand Canyon of Europe
In the Alpes de Hautes Provence region you will pass an extraordinary day. You will marvel at the emerald blue water of the Verdon.
Hiking, canoe and kayak, rafting, canyoning for an active day; pedalboats and village visits for a feast for the eyes and a relaxing day... Your choice!
Lérins islands
Cannes bay
Two ambiances
A few minutes away by boat from Cannes, the Saint-Honorat and Sainte-Marguerite islands (the larger of the two). So different you will have to choose.
Our preference is Sainte-Marguerite with its new underwater ecomuseum, bring your mask and tuba!
The museum of the Iron Mask and Fort Royal if you want a cultural break after the beach.
Îles d'Or
104 km away
Garanteed escape
According to the legend, three sisters, all three beautiful. Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant departing from the Giens peninsula.
A day which you will remember among your best vacation souvenirs.
The wildest is Port-Cros, the prettiest beach in Europe is in Porquerolles and for naturists direction Le Levant.