ST RAPHAEL - GETTING AROUND
The bus station at Square du Dr Regis, located behind the train station, is where you can catch both local and intercity buses. Departing from the bus station, 6 regular lines serve the principle neighborhoods. Regular lines going to: Frejus, Saint-Tropez, Draguignan, Fayence, Aix, Marseille.
By WalkingSaint-Raphael is a great town to explore on foot and you should be able to get around to everywhere you need to be by walking: your hotel, the beach, restaurants, cafes and bars.
By BicycleBike rentals run about €12 per day; mountain bikes €15; and scooters €35. Two mountain bike trails loop inland from the tourist office. Ask for a map inside, then try the 20 mile Balcons d`Azur ride for panoramic views, or the gentler 7.5 mile Lac de l`Écureuil lakeside route. Also check out the many other cycling trails that Saint- Rafael has to offer.
By TaxiTaxi`s can be hailed or by calling in advance and are easy to come by. Should you need to call one, the following number should be useful:
Central Radio Taxi - Gare de Saint-Raphael - Tel. + 33(0)4 94 83 24 24
Boulouris Touret Jean-Pierre - Tel. +33(0)6 09 52 32 24
It is not necessary to dirve in Saint-Raphael because the area is small and you can get to most places easily by walking. If you do have a car there are a few options available for parking. Street parking is available in town but you run the risk of getting a parking ticket. Always remember to read all posted signs when parking on the street. The following is a list of covered parking garages:
Indoor car park (open 24/7):
Bonaparte: 844 spaces
Gare SNCF: 387 spaces
Place Coullet: 184 spaces
The first 30 min are free in all car parks.
Indoor car park (open 7:00AM – 9:00PM): Place Lamartine: 66 spaces
Outdoor car parks (open 24/7):
Kennedy: 100 spaces
Cagnat: 149 spaces
Beau Rivage: 501 spaces
Agay: 139 spaces
Santa Lucia: 181 spaces
Chateaudun: 18 spaces
Léon Isnard: 52 spaces
Parking des Iscles: 30 spaces
Jules Ferry: 35 spaces