Located close to the town center, the Plage de Fréjus offered us a sunny break during our visit to the seaside town! It stretches for 1 kilometer and offers a beautiful view of the port of Saint-Raphaël and its many cafés, boutiques and restaurants.
See our practical tips and photos to help you plan your visit!
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Is Fréjus beach worth the effort?
Yes, it’s a beach worth visiting.
The Plage de Fréjus is made up of several public and private sections (Plage des Sablettes, Plage de la République, Plage du Capitole). Close to the town center, it offers a beautiful view of the port of Saint-Raphaël, and numerous cafés, boutiques and restaurants are nearby. At the western end, you can walk up alongside the Fréjus marina to take a footbridge to the other side of the Argens river.
It’s one of the city’s main attractions (article coming soon).
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is adorned with fine golden sand.
We loved relaxing here after a day of exploring the city.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The water is transparent and shallow. The slope is gentle and gradual, ideal for family bathing.
A portion of the beach is supervised, in high season only and during the opening hours of the lifeguard station. These are indicated on the signs.
Installations
We didn’t see any beachside showers. On the other hand, there are public toilets and a beach volleyball net.
Plage de Fréjus: access
Where’s the beach?
- The beach stretches for 1km along Boulevard d’Alger and Boulevard de la Libération in Fréjus.
- Access from the old town: 30min walk.
- Access from the port of Saint-Raphaël: 20min walk.
Access by car and parking
There are a few parking spaces along the beach, but in high season, finding an empty one can be a miracle. Further down the article, we’ll point you in the direction of a nearby parking lot.
What’s more, we advise you to park as soon as possible, as traffic in town can be complicated in high season.
OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN Provence
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Remember to take outcomprehensive insurance (some roads are winding and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Access from the parking lot
We recommend parking in the nearest parking lot at 28 Rue des Forces Françaises Libres in Fréjus.
It’s a 15-minute walk to the beach.
Public transport access
The beach is easily accessible by car, on foot or by bike. Dedicated parking spaces are available along the beach.
You can also opt for a bus trip. La Plage de Fréjus is served by the 01, A and C bus routes of the local transport network.
To plan your itinerary, we invite you to consult the official website of the public transport networkhere.
PLAN YOUR STAY IN Saint-Raphaël
Special features
Reduced mobility access
The Plage de Fréjus is a handiplage, which means that it includes special facilities to facilitate access to the beach for people with reduced mobility. For example, it includes a ramp for access to the water, as well as adapted sanitary facilities, changing rooms and showers.
To get there, go to the Base Nature François Léotard located along the beach on Boulevard de la Mer in Fréjus. Find out more here.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on this beach.
With children
The slope is gentle and ideal for a visit with children.
However, there are few shady areas on the beach: remember to take a parasol and water with you.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
In season, you’ll find fast-food and ice-cream stands close to the beach.
Quality restaurants are also close by, such as Le Frangibus, a 2-minute walk away, or Dim Sum, a 9-minute walk away. To find out more, read our article on the best restaurants in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël (coming soon)!
Hotels
Fréjus is an ideal place to spend the night, close to Cannes and Sainte-Maxime. Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël border each other, so here are our recommendations for staying in the area:
WHERE TO STAY IN Saint-Raphaël
Option 1 : downtown and beaches of Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus
Enjoy the charm of the towns and all the restaurants.
We recommend..:
- Hotel Unique – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Le Touring – prices, pictures and availability
Option 2: Along the coast to Esterel
By the sea, luxury hotels near the red rocks of the Esterel. We recommend..:
- Hotel La Villa Mauresque – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel Les Roches Rouges – prices, pictures and availability
Option 3: in the countryside
For more peace and quiet, enjoy the sea or the countryside, but still close enough to the city. We recommend..:
- Hotel Le Confidentiel – prices, pictures and availability
- Hotel la Bastide du Clos des Roses – see prices, pictures and availability
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