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Le Rayol Canadel

 
Departement of Var - Population: 706 h - Surface: 683 ha

On route N559 which links Hyeres (32km.) to St. Maxime (31km.) by the coast.


Facing the sea, Rayol Canadel stretches out into a semi circle of greenery. To the north of the town is the Maures mountains, and to the south is the rocky coast formed of headlands, creeks and bays all sheltering four sand beaches. One of these beaches was the choice for the allied debarkation on the 14th of August, 1944.





This is a highly wooded area (80% of the town) with forests of cork oaks, heather, and mimosa. It is also the setting for some very beautiful Mediterranean homes.

If you visit the Domaine du Rayol, for example, you wilt be able to imagine the activity on the Corniche des Maures at the beginning of the century when these incredible houses and gardens were in the making.

A A must: the monumental staircase which leads to the sea, and the stairs in the center of town which end up at a round pergola : the Pateck .



What to see:

The Domaine du Rayol and its garden
The staircase, the Pateck.



Leisure activities:

Hiking. Tennis. Windsurting. Water skiing. Scuba diving.
Summer entertainment :concerts of classical music, night club.
Around the city : 
Golf course at Ste Maxime.



Accommodation:

Hotels.
Holiday House. Furnished apartments.
Bed and breakfast.
No camping.


Neighbouring villages:

Cavalaire (9 km), La Môle (11 km) and Le Lavandou (8 km).






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