The main beaches, which are 2 km long and 100 m wide and are of fine sand, and stretch between Fréjus and St. Raphaël. There are also beaches in the other direction between Frejus and St Aygulf including a secluded naturist beach.
Fréjus is in the region of Côte de Provence wine and is an equal distance between Cannes and St Tropez and has been an active and dynamic town since Julius Caesar himself founded it in 49 B.C. Nicknamed the Pompei of Provence the city is filled with monuments. These include one of the largest amphitheaters from Gallic times, a Roman theatre, the Porte Dorée (a golden door, ruins from baths of the 3rd c.), the Porte des Gaules, the aqueduct which carried the water from Signole for 40 km and the Cocteau Chapel conceived by Jean Cocteau In 1961 and finished by E. Dermit in 1965. The Cathedral is built of lovely old stone and is set in a pretty square. There is also a 5th century baptistery and fine 12th century cloisters, which are well worth a visit.
The centre of Frejus is compact, with lots of shops and pedestrian streets.
Beaches:-Frejus Plage is a long strip of beach and beach side restaurants which run into the resort of St. Raphael.
Port Frejus:- Enjoy the ambiance of Port Frejus marina with its harbour side restaurants and cafes. Admire the impressive yachts in their moorings and have a leisurely stroll around the art and craft markets which are a regular feature in summer.
Boat trips:- There are many varied trips which leave from the old port of St. Raphael (10 minutes drive) and take you to most of the exciting resorts along this beautiful coast. Shopping:- The fascinating choice of Boulangeries, Patisseries and Charcuteries as well as the market stalls which fill the narrow streets on market day.
Water sports:- All forms of water sports are available at Frejus Plage, St. Raphael and nearby Agay Bay. Tennis/Squash:- There are many tennis clubs available in the proximity of Frejus and a Squash Club in Valescure
Zoo/Esterel Safari Park:- Both attractions are within 20 minutes of Frejus.
Hiking:- The Estérel Mountains (Massif de l'Estérel), stretching along the coast between Fréjus and the outskirts of Cannes, are full of good hiking trails, including the GR51 (Balcony of the Cote d'Azur). The nearest trail in the Estérel begins at the Oratoir de Guérin, about 5 km north east of the town centre. About 5 km to the south west, the Massif des Maures begin, the forested hills stretching out 50 km towards Hyères and Toulon. The Maures are full of excellent hiking trails, including the GR51 and the GR9.
Golf:
Three excellent courses at Valescure, Esterel and Roquebrune are within a short drive. Visitors green fees are reasonably priced and a driving range at Valescure is also available.
Other Activities:
Water Park 2km, Nature Base 1km, Go-karting 1km, Naturist beach 2km, Roman Arena 1 km,Theme Park 1km, Go Rafting or Visit the zoological Park
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