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Saint-Raphaël

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Saint-Raphaël

Saint-Raphaël is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Puget-sur-Argens, 51km from Gorges du Verdon.

Saint-Raphaël is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 34,918, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Raphaël sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint-Raphaël to your route.

About Saint-Raphaël

Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station is a railway station serving the town Saint-Raphaël, Var department, southeastern France. It is situated on the Marseille–Ventimiglia railway. The station is served by high speed trains to Paris, Nancy and Nice, and regional trains (TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) to Nice, Marseille and

Read more Toulon. Please notice that this station, even served by TGV trains, is NOT high speed as the specific track, needed for high speed up to 320 km/h goes only to Marseilles St Charles station. All trains from Marseille to the Italian border (Menton) run at slower speed (max 160 km/h).

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Where is Saint-Raphaël located?

Saint-Raphaël is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4233 latitude, 6.7735 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Raphaël?

Saint-Raphaël has a population of approximately 34,918 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
34,918
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.4233, 6.7735

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Saint-Raphaël

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Corniche de l'Esterel

A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Saint-Tropez

A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

La Croisette, Cannes

The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Antibes Old Town

A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.

33 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Vence

A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Promenade des Anglais

Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.

50 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Gorges du Verdon

Europe's deepest canyon, a 25-kilometer gash of turquoise waters flanked by 700-meter limestone cliffs in Haute-Provence.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint

Europe's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Raphaël

  • Right hereCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
  • 45 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
  • 52 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
  • 54 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
  • 58 kmEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
  • 60 kmGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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