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etween the Mediterranean
and calcareous Provence, the Esterel Mountains are 32,000
ha. of volcanic rack of which 13,000 ha. are classified
and protected. This domain offers all kinds ot sports
including hiking, horseback riding, climbing, and mountain
biking. With 5 different harbors, St. Raphael
the sailing resort is the ideal place for boating enthusiasts.
Along its 42km. of coastline you can discover sandy
beaches, creeks, and inlets, all carved out of the famous
red rock ot the Esterel Mountains.
St.
Raphael is also the city ot Var where tourism and
business are one. There are seven reception areas and
a municipal conference hall (Palais des Congres) which
can be adapted to different types of functions such
as seminars, conferences, gala evenings, etc. You will
be able to discover traditional festivities in every
season. There are just tournaments, celebrations of
St. Baume and St. Pierre, Mimosa Week, Jazz festivals,
and other typical St. Raphael entertainment.
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Historic
sites to see: The Church of the Templar Knights
(11th and 12th c.). Notre Dame de Victoire Church. The
marine archeological museum.
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Accommodation
: 46 hotels, 11 râsidences, 13 campings, auberge de
jeunesse, beds & breakfast, holiday rentals, furnished
apartements. 111 restaurants.
Next
to Frejus on
coastal route N98.
The
airport at Nice
is 55 km away.
contact
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