the part of the coast of Provence, the look - the Mediterranean - The great city of Saint-Raphael is located on the French Riviera and is one of the most attractive cities on the coast. There are also some interesting places to visit and highlight the natural near Saint-Raphael, Saint-Tropez, also along the coast south-west and Cannes, north-east.
The town of Saint Raphael is the 19th Century to win, "Fame" when Napoleon landed inthe port, after his wars in Egypt, then later, when he was sent into exile on Elba and left the same port ...
Today, Saint-Raphael is a clean, orderly and lively, with two long sandy beaches and a small marina for pleasure boats. The beach is attractive 19th Century hotels and apartments up and behind the door is a good selection of shops and cafes and a picturesque promenade shaded.
The city has little in terms of historical importanceAttractions themselves, but just two miles north from Saint-Raphael Frejus the city a joy to visit. It has a typical Provencal center, with pastel-colored houses, cafes and shops and the cathedral of Frejus. The cathedral is a national monument in France and has a beautiful cloister and a rare fifth century, the Baptistery and a visit is recommended.
Another highlight is the panoramic coastal road that heads east from Saint-Raphael. One of the most beautiful coastal roadsFrance, the path of dramatic red mountains of the Massif de l'Esterel on the left and crashed into the sea on the right side, and the creation of numerous small coves where visitors can escape the crowds.
if you want to escape the crowds on the coast at Saint-Raphael for a while 'to the north in the region known as the "Pays de Fayence". Just 20 miles away and enter another world, from small villages in the hills over the centuries unchanged and tuckedspectacular views over the countryside and the Mediterranean.
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