Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, Coastal commune in Var, France
Description
Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer is a Mediterranean coastal settlement located between two neighboring seaside towns in the Var region. It consists of two distinct villages, Le Rayol and Canadel, connected by a coastal road and scattered across a landscape that rises from the shoreline to higher elevations inland.
History
The area served as a landing point for military operations during World War II when troops came ashore here. Annual commemorations mark this part of the region's wartime history.
Culture
The Domaine du Rayol botanical garden displays Mediterranean plant species and reflects how the community values its natural surroundings. Walking through it, you understand the region's connection to the plants that thrive in this climate.
Practical
The settlement is easily accessible by the coastal road that connects both villages and provides access to numerous beaches. When visiting, note that the area stretches along the shoreline, so you can move between different beach sections by following the main road.
Did you know?
The commune maintains a partnership with a German coastal town and fosters exchanges between the two places. This connection shows how small seaside communities share ideas and initiatives across borders.
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Domaine du Rayol
1.6 km
Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus du Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
1.6 km
Nécropole nationale du Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
54 m
Plage de Pramousquier
1.2 km
Plage du Canadel
205 m
Domaine du Rayol
1.9 kmDomaine Du Rayol (partie marine)
1.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire de Canadel
30 m
Grand escalier
1.5 km
Pointe du figuier
1.8 km
Château du Rayol
1.7 km
Plage du Figuier
1.7 kmScenic viewpoint
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
2.2 kmScenic viewpoint
2.4 kmScenic viewpoint
1.4 kmScenic viewpoint
1.8 kmCol du Canadel
1.5 kmLe drapeau
2 kmScenic viewpoint
1.4 kmScenic viewpoint
485 mScenic viewpoint
2.9 km
Stèle des Commandos d'Afrique
480 mPlage de Pramousquier
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
1.7 kmScenic viewpoint
1.8 kmScenic viewpoint
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