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
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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, 9km from Corniche de l'Esterel.
Saint-Raphaël is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 35,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Puget-sur-Argens, about 8 km away.
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 andRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint-Raphaël?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Raphaël: Corniche de l'Esterel (9 km), Saint-Tropez (20 km), La Croisette, Cannes (24 km), Antibes Old Town (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Raphaël?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche de l'Esterel, Col de Vence and Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge.
Where is Saint-Raphaël?
Saint-Raphaël is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 8 km from Puget-sur-Argens.
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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
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Essential numbers in France
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.
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
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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
scenic viewpoint
Belvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)
A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
50 km · about 60 min drive
film location
Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (Bond-style corniche)
The clifftop one-way loop above Europe's deepest gorge is the archetypal Riviera driving road used in car chase cinematography and manufacturer films.
50 km · about 55 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.
- 50 kmBelvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
- 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.
- 52 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 54 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
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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