Things to see and do Saint Raphaël

Saint-Raphaël, located between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, is a renowned seaside resort with 36 km of coastline. The town has a population of 36,000, and boasts a waterfront city center, as well as several tourist districts such as the old town, the ports, Valescure, Boulouris, Le Dramont, Agay and Anthéor-le Trayas. Saint-Raphaël is renowned for its many year-round activities, including diving, golf and water sports. The town also hosts events and has a Palais des Congrès for business tourism. The Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Saint-Raphaël,. It provides information on tourist activities, accommodation, restaurants and events in the town.

The square and crenellated tower (of Saracen inspiration) which surmounts this rocky islet was built between 1910 and 1913 (in red stone from Estérel), at the request of its owner, Doctor Auguste Lutaud, self-proclaimed Auguste^1st. Private property, it cannot be visited. According to a local legend, the Golden Island would have inspired Hergé for his album "The Black Island". But "Tintinophiles" are unanimous in refuting this idea: the illustrator, who never came to Saint-Raphaël, was inspired by Scottish castles for the castle of Ben More.

The city of Saint-Raphaël has set up two free "Riddles and secrets" courses. The first is interested in the city itself, while the second, much longer, is interested in the Pays de Fayence and requires travel by car. You only need a camera to prove that you've solved the last puzzle, a map of the city to find itself, shoe shoes for ride and a sharp mind to solve the riddles. The roadmap is available on the website of the tourist office or on the smartphone application dedicated to it.

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Saint-Raphaël is a town on the Côte d'Azur, offering numerous possibilities for boat excursions. Sea You Sun is a boat excursion agency based in Saint-Raphaël, offering a variety of tours. These include a visit to the Lérins Islands, with the possibility of discovering the island of Sainte-Marguerite and its famous Fort Royal, as well as the island of Saint-Honorat, famous for its monastery founded in the 4th century. Sea You Sun also offers excursions to the Calanques de l'Estérel, offering magnificent scenery with its red rocks and turquoise waters. An excursion to Saint-Tropez is also available, allowing you to discover this famous town on the Côte d'Azur.