Côte d’Azur: Saint Raphaël

Saint Raphaël is a resort coastal town with a  harbor full of yachts and beautiful Mediterranean scenery. It is much larger than Saint Maxime so the village life vibe is gone. A city vibe is present - signal lights, traffic noise, and people walking at a faster pace. The area’s surrounding views, however, are just as beautiful as the other places along the Mediterranean coastline.

We were able to take a bus to a nearby town so we could explore a coastal trail (Cap Dramont Coastal Path) that would take us back to Saint Raphaël. Unfortunately, the tide prevented us in completing the hike. As we made our way to the main road to catch the bus back to Saint Raphaël, an American flag caught my attention. It was not until we approached the memorial that I noticed the French and British flags flying high, too. I had focused on the American flag; a flag I pledged allegiance to for most of my life. It was strange to realize how a symbol of our country in a foreign land could make me feel. 

Here are some links to inform you about the memorial and the men who received The Medal of Honor:

https://www.liberationroute.com/pois/1452/le-debarquement-de-provence-au-dramont

https://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/texas.htm


Coastal Path Photos












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