1. "Eglise des Templiers"
"Eglise des Templiers" is the ancient parish church. That is the oldest sanctuary in whole Europe that is dedicated to the Archangel Raphaël At the shore, you may find the adjacent high watchtower. It is thirty meters high and it was built in the 13th or 14th century
3. Fish market
When you are there, you should visit the fish market. That was one of the oldest and the biggest fish markets in the whole France. There is plenty of fish that is distributed simultaneously in the different parts of the town.
5. Phare de la Baumette
On the nearby island you can find the tower in medieval-style. This tower was built in the 19th century by the eccentric Doctor Auguste Luthaud. Agay bay is forming a natural gateway to the Estérel hills. There, you will find lighthouse "Phare de la Baumette" that gives a beautiful look on the whole bay area.
2. Notre Dame de la Victoire de Lépante
At the center of the city is located Notre Dame de la Victoire de Lépante, a beautiful Neo-Byzantine style cathedral. It is one of the main attractions in this town. It has an impressive outside and inside. The castle is very well preserved and nowadays is alsonear many hotels.
4. villages around this town
Do not pass to visit many wonderful villages around this town. All these villages were built in the traditional Provençal-style. In them you will discover the pleasure of their harmonious squares, fountains and their homes architecture.
This is the very old town and it has a very ancient history. Also this town is a modern tourist center. If you first come in Saint-Raphaël and you want to find out the best of this town, you should go on some guided tour on foot of the town centre. If you come to this town, do not miss to visit the churches which has a very interesting architecture. It is very beautiful and profound, and you will feel some ancient spirit in this part of the town.
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