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Major city · France

Saint-Raphaël

Spend 2 days: day 1 beach and Esterel trek, day 2 diving or golf, then continue to Cannes or Saint‑Tropez.

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Saint‑Raphaël sits on the French Riviera with a long sandy beach, the rugged Esterel cliffs and good diving spots. A short stay covers the main outdoor activities; longer trips add nearby Cannes or Saint‑Tropez.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Aug (peak heat and traffic)
Airport
TLN
Nights
2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Saint-Raphaël: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
  • France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
  • France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
  • France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
  • France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Saint-Raphaël17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • General emergency112

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Saint-Raphaël, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Dramont beachEsterel coastal trekDiving sites near Lyon de merGolf in Valescure
Airports
TLN Toulon‑Hyères Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) by road, shuttle or taxi)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Care

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

Best: May–Jul, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saint-Raphaël: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

Feb

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

6 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

5 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

4 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

1 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

1 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

Dec

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is essential for beach access and Esterel; train station is central but limited service. Summer traffic on the coastal road can be heavy.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Cannes

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Car via A8, about 45 min; bus also available

Large town with promenade, markets and cinema festival venues.

Saint‑Tropez

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min

Car via A8 and D559, about 1 h; bus seasonal

Historic fishing port, famous harbor and beaches.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Residence Maeva Le Hameau de Cap Esterel

Camping‑style residence with pool, near Esterel golf course

Hôtel Les Amandiers

Apartment hotel, sea‑view rooms

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Saint‑Raphaël is a typical Riviera town; pickpocketing can occur in crowded beach areas, keep valuables secure.
  • Heavy traffic on the coastal road in July–August.
  • Train station has limited connections; check schedules.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
18
General emergency
112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Raphaël. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Aug (peak heat and traffic) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to France

Sources

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