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Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var

Town Var in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer is located near Draguignan, at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. The city lies in a natural amphitheater surrounded by the Maures mountains and sandy beaches that greeted partly Allied landings in August 1944.

80% wooded, the city is a real genuine paradise harmoniously mingle heather, mimosas or oaks. In the midst of this Eden, there are many villas that nestle here, and that since the beginning of the twentieth century. Set in extensive gardens, they highlight the exotic plants and the coast.

Lively, this seaside resort built on terraces and multiple staircases is a unique place to enjoy the region and its architectural and natural wonders. Full of surprises, the city surprises its visitors with the beauty of its heritage and its geographical location.

Geographical information

MunicipalityRayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Postcode83820
Tourism label
Latitude43.1594444 (N 43° 9’ 34”)
Longitude6.4625000 (E 6° 27’ 45”)
Surface area6.83 km²
Population659 inhabitants
Density96 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureToulon (50 km, 51 min)
Insee code83152
IntercommunalityCC du Golfe de Saint-Tropez
DepartmentVar
TerritoriesFrench Riviera, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Cavalaire-sur-Mer9.9 km (14 min)
Le Lavandou10.2 km (15 min)
La Môle11.5 km (20 min)
Bormes-les-Mimosas14.4 km (24 min)
La Croix-Valmer16.5 km (26 min)
Gassin19 km (30 min)
Cogolin19.3 km (29 min)
Ramatuelle22 km (36 min)
La Londe-les-Maures22 km (30 min)
Grimaud23 km (35 min)
Saint-Tropez28 km (43 min)
Sainte-Maxime31 km (48 min)
La Garde-Freinet32 km (45 min)
Hyères33 km (41 min)

Things to see and do

Paradise natural and preserved, Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer present to visitors a large number of monuments and other wonders throughout its territory.

Renowned botanical garden, the area of ​​Rayol is now the property of the Coastal Conservancy. Located on the cornice of the Moors, it has all conceivable species of the Mediterranean basin. Built in the early twentieth century Art Nouveau villa was included in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments, while the garden is at the pre-inventory under the remarkable gardens and has been awarded the Heritage of the twentieth century. Seven hectares, visitors can admire a garden redesigned by Gilles Clément, with Californian areas, South African, Australian, New Zealand or Chile.

The peculiarity of the St. Therese church is its outdoor amphitheater, located at his bedside. In summer, the Mass was held outdoors and the faithful are protected by awnings.

Historical Monuments registered in the Round of Patec pergola and large flowered stairs have been recently restored and again emphasized.

A memorial to the dead of the African Commandos landed in August 1944 is installed on the town, as a national necropolis. It has nine military cemetery graves of French soldiers killed in the Second World War.

Col du Canadel, one enjoys a unique view of the Mediterranean Sea and the islands of Hyères off Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer.

The beaches of the seaside resort can practice many activities such as windsurfing, water skiing or scuba diving, and hiking paths allow us to appreciate the beauty of this city terraces.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Very lively resort, Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer is the scene of many events of all kinds.

Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer The market is held every Friday morning from April 10 to September 25. From early July to late August, the city also offers a nightly craft market every night. An organic market is also installed in October and a Provencal market in December.

In April, up to the feast of the olive which highlights the fruit so popular in the south of France. The program includes events around the olive, wine tastings, and concerts and workshops.

From early June to early October, the area of ​​Rayol offers a very interesting festival of Land Art with different original works scattered around the gardens.

In July, concerts are held in the Santa Teresa church, with a place of honor in classical music.

On August 15, the city is adorned with thousands of lights and offers a dance and a fireworks beautiful.

Each September, Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer organizes the wake of the coastline. Nature race that spans five kilometers of roads and six kilometers of dirt road.

Photos

Visit to the Domaine du Rayol
Visit to the Domaine du Rayol
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Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

The town of Saint- Tropez, its port, its little alleys charm.

The village of Gassin, very typical of the region and its theater.

The Port Grimaud with its charming lakeside town.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Boat hire for a sea excursion
Nature and the great outdoors85 € to 100 € Le Lavandou (7.8 km)
Parascending
Sports sensations85 € to 200 € La Croix-Valmer (8.3 km)
Hybrid boat to the Îles d'Or & Fort of Brégançon
Nature and the great outdoors17 € to 48 € Bormes-les-Mimosas (9.1 km)
Fast-track admission to the archaeological site of Glanum - Saint Rémy de Provence
Culture and education9 € Saint-Tropez (17.7 km)
Electric bike hire on the Var coast
Sports sensations38 € La Londe-les-Maures (18.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Ridge Path
HikeAthletic4:00Cogolin (10.8 km)
Traditional activities of the Mole Valley
HikeEasy1:00Cogolin (11.2 km)
Botanical Path
HikeEasy30 minCogolin (11.7 km)
Walk around the old village
Village visitEasy45 minCogolin (11.7 km)
Lake Trapan Tower
HikeEasy2:00Bormes-les-Mimosas (13.8 km)

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