Saint-Raphaël, Var

#7279 among destinations in France

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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Saint-Raphaël is a commune in the Var department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Southeastern France. In 2017, it had a population of 35,042. ()

Local name: Stade Louis-Hon Population: 35 thous.Area: 34.59 mi²Capacity: 3000Coordinates: 43°25'47"N, 6°48'26"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Saint-Raphaël, Var – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mémorial des guerres en Indochine, Fréjus Cathedral, Notre-Dame-de-Jérusalem, Arènes de Fréjus.

3 miW
Military museum, History museum, Cemetery
Mémorial des guerres en Indochine, Fréjus
77 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Fréjus on the French Riviera, the Mémorial des guerres en Indochine serves as a poignant tribute to the French military forces who served in the Indochina Wars. This solemn memorial, inaugurated in 1988, honors the memory of...
3.5 miW
Church with ornate carvings and paintings
Fréjus Cathedral, Fréjus
91 min walk • Fréjus Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Fréjus in the Var department of Provence, southeast France, and dedicated to Saint Leontius of Fréjus. The cathedral was the seat of the Bishop of Fréjus from the 5th century. The diocese was abolished in 1801 but restored in 1822 under bull Paternae charitatis.
3.4 miNW
Church
Notre-Dame-de-Jérusalem, Fréjus
87 min walk • The chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Jérusalem is a Catholic chapel of the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon. The chapel is the last work of French poet Jean Cocteau.
3.9 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Historical place, Amphitheatre
Arènes de Fréjus, Fréjus
101 min walk • Arènes de Fréjus or Amphithéâtre de Fréjus is a 12,000-capacity Roman amphitheatre located in Fréjus, France. The structure was built in the 1st century. In recent times the arena has been used for major rock concerts, hosting artists such as Rod Stewart, Queen, Iron Maiden, David Bowie and Tina Turner.
4.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Massif de l'Esterel
125 min walk • The Massif de l'Esterel is a Mediterranean coastal mountain range in the departments of Var and Alpes-Maritimes on the French Riviera. Neighbouring cities are Mandelieu-la-Napoule and Cannes on the east, as well as Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus on the west.
2.1 miW
43°25'22"N • 6°46'0"E
Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint-Raphaël
54 min walk • Church
3.7 miW
Church
Chapelle Saint-François-de-Paule, Fréjus
95 min walk • The Saint-François de Paule chapel is a Catholic chapel located in Fréjus, built in 1560 and dedicated to Saint François de Paule. It is protected as a historical monument.
3 miW
43°26'42"N • 6°45'3"E
Pagode Hông Hiên Tu, Fréjus
77 min walk • Sacred and religious sites
2.4 miSE
Secluded island with a stone tower
Île d'Or
61 min walk • The île d'Or is a private island located at the east of the city of Saint-Raphaël in France, facing the cape of Le Dramont. This small island is composed of porphyry and surmounted by a tower reminiscent of the Middle Ages said to have been the inspiration for The Black Island in Hergé's The Adventures of Tintin series.