Are you looking for a beach away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Saint-Raphaël, with lifeguard surveillance and all the facilities you need for a great day out? Then the Plage du Dramont, also known as the Plage du Débarquement, is perfect! You’ll love its calm and natural beauty, even in the height of summer. It’s a perfect beach for families.
Here are our useful tips for planning your visit to Plage du Dramont in the French Riviera town of Saint-Raphaël.
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 Dramont Beach worth it?
Of course you can! Plage du Dramont, also known as Plage du Débarquement, is the perfect place for nature and history lovers. We learned that it was on this beach that American soldiers landed on August 15, 1944 to liberate France! We really appreciated the breathtaking view over the hamlet of Dramont and the Île d’Or.
It’s also one of the city’s main attractions!
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is made of fine ochre-colored sand, reminiscent of the Esterel hills.
A few pebbles mix with the sand at certain points on the beach, but that didn’t stop us from taking a rest. If you tend to be bothered by this type of flooring, you may want to consider wearing suitable footwear.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The beach is supervised in summer and has a gentle gradient. WCs and showers are available. Perfect for a family day out!
Saint-Raphaël Landing Beach: how to get there
Where is D-Day Beach?
- Plage du Débarquement is located on the Route de la Corniche in Saint-Raphaël.
- A 15-minute drive from downtown.
- This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Saint-Raphaël!
Access by car and parking
It’s easy to get to this beach. By car, take the D559. Parking is available in the nearby parking lot, for which a charge is made in high season.
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- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Access from Saint-Raphaël
If you’re coming from St-Raphaël, we recommend you take the car or public transport to get to D-Day Beach. In fact, it’s just over an hour and a half’s walk from the city center.
Public transport access
Plage du Dramont has excellent public transport links:
- By bus: the beach is served at the “Le Dramont” stop by bus lines 08 and 21 of the local transport network. To plan your itinerary, we invite you to consult the official website of the public transport networkhere.
- By train: the “Le Dramont” SNCF train station is just a few meters from the beach.
PLAN YOUR STAY IN Saint-Raphaël
Special features
Dog
Dogs are not allowed on the beach during surveillance hours. If you want to walk your dog on this beach in high season, you’ll need to come early in the morning or late in the day.
Reduced mobility access
There is a gently sloping access path to the beach. However, once down the path, there are no facilities to allow access to the beach and water for people with reduced mobility.
With children
The slope at the entrance to the water is gentle and ideal for a visit with children.
It was on this beach that the Provence landings took place. Take time to visit the memorial dedicated to the Allied soldiers who landed on August 15, 1944. We think it’s a great way to introduce youngsters to the history of the 2nd World War.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
On the other hand, a naturist zone is located between the D-Day and Camp Long beaches. Find out more here.
Eating out
There’s plenty to eat on and around the beach:
- A fast-food stand is located on the beach. You can also rent kayaks.
- 2 restaurants: Le Restaurant de la Plage du Dramont and La Rotisserie du Sémaphore are less than a 10-minute walk away.
- 2 mini-markets are a ten-minute walk from the beach.
- There are also shady picnic spots under the pine trees.
Alternatively, we recommend a trip to downtown Saint-Raphaël, where you’ll find a wide choice of restaurants. See our list of the city’s best restaurants.
Hotels
You’re just a few minutes’ drive from Saint-Raphaël.
Here are our recommendations:
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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