⏰ When should you visit the seaside resort of Saint-Raphaël?
Saint-Raphaël is an upmarket seaside resort that can be visited all year round.
It is at its busiest in summer, from late June to early September.
What's more, the seawater is at its warmest at this time of year. It's also the season of choice when it comes to entertainment in the resort.
To combine good weather with a calmer atmosphere, opt for the months of May and September.
Otherwise, winter has its charms, so it's nice to enjoy the sunny days on the Côte d'Azur.
🚌 How do I get to Saint-Raphaël?
🚘 Saint-Raphaël is more than 880 kilometres from Paris.
To reach Nice, allow 68 kilometres or around 1 hour's drive (without traffic jams) ...
The main access routes are the A8 motorway and the D559 road.
🚈 If you choose to travel by train, the SNCF runs services from Paris to Saint-Raphaël station. Several TGV trains depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.
✈️ This part of the Var is easily connected to the capital by air, thanks to Nice airport.
🚗 Where can I park to take advantage of Saint-Raphaël's many attractions?
There are a number of pay-and-display underground car parks in Saint-Raphaël town centre (towards the train station in particular).
And don't forget to pay your parking meter if you park in an above-ground space.
For parking in the Boulouris and Agay districts, as for the whole seaside area, try to get here early!
In any case, you'll often have to pay!