Five Things to do to live like a local in Saint Raphael
#1 Taste the local French specialities in boulangeries, cafés and restaurants
Join the locals for a taste of the Mediterranean specialities at the multiple boulangeries, cafés and restaurants in town and down the coastline towards Boulouris and Fréjus.
#2 Discover the beauty of the coastline through a secret path
The coastline is well known for its famous coastal path following the former customs path, stretching from Port Santa Lucia to Agay. As you walk along the trail, you'll discover the beauty of this coast with its steep coves and fine sandy beaches and its hidden little gems to find seafood and more.
#3 Delve into the city’s markets to find fresh produce
Take a walk in the city center and walk through the local markets where they sell flowers and fresh products every morning from 7 am to 1 pm in two locations: Place Victor Hugo and Place République.
#4 Shop down the little streets on Rue Felix Martin
Take to the streets of the Rue Felix Martin to pick up a reminder of your French trip or just browse at the beautiful displays in the shop windows. You can find everything here from designer women’s clothing, to jewellery and fantastic homeware. Ideal if you want to escape the midday sun, or to simply soak up the atmosphere.
#5 Take a stroll in the modern Bonaparte Gardens overhanging the bay
After a brief ascent up the winding alleys full of history, taken many times over the past centuries, this medieval city perched between Nice and Monaco invites you to discover it hidden treasures. Within the medieval walls, Eze has kept all the charm and the romanticism of the picturesque villages of the South of France.
You can stroll around the exotic garden, built in the ruins of the castle, culminating at 1 407 ft, the view is unforgettable and unique on the French Riviera. Many hiking trails connect the three levels of the town between the coast, the village and the upper corniche you will discover small artisan shops, galleries and excellent restaurants along the way.