Plage Veillat, Sandy beach in Saint-Raphaël, France

Plage Veillat is a sandy beach with fine grain along the Promenade René Coty in Saint-Raphaël. This roughly 400-meter expanse slopes gently toward the Mediterranean and is the largest sandy beach in the city.

Plage Veillat lies on the Baie de Saint-Raphaël, the roadstead where the Allied landing force of Operation Dragoon came ashore on 15 August 1944 during the liberation of southern France. The beach takes its name from the adjoining Promenade René Coty, named after the French president of the 1950s.

Three beach clubs on the sand offer traditional French Riviera experiences with loungers and Mediterranean food. You can observe how locals and visitors use the space throughout the day in this long-established seaside social hub.

The beach has showers, lifeguards in summer, and two nearby parking areas for your convenience. Arriving early in peak season or visiting in shoulder times helps you find space and enjoy the beach more easily.

The beach holds the Blue Flag certification, granted only to beaches meeting strict environmental and water quality standards. This status is verified through regular monitoring by four different organizations to ensure ongoing protection.