Île d'Or Island

Small Mediterranean island with distinctive medieval tower

Off the Côte d'Azur near Saint-Raphaël, Île d'Or is a granite islet topped by a distinctive tower visible from shore; boaters and photographers visit for coastal views and maritime panoramas.

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Île d'Or at a Glance#

Address: Île d’Or, off Cap Dramont, Saint-Raphaël, Var, France

Hours: Viewing from shore is possible year-round

Admission: Viewing from shore is free; the islet is privately owned and not generally open to the public

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How to Get to Île d'Or#

Île d’Or is best seen from Cap Dramont in the Saint-Raphaël area. From Saint-Raphaël center it is a short drive east along the coastal road (D559); parking and coastal paths at Cap Dramont give the best vantage points. Boat tours along the coast also pass the islet.

Tips for Visiting Île d'Or#

  • View the islet from the coastal path at Cap Dramont for the classic photograph.
  • Bring binoculars; the tower and rock are best appreciated from a distance and in late-afternoon light.
  • Avoid attempting to land - currents and ownership make it unwise.

Best Time to Visit Île d'Or#

Best seen from the coastal path at Cap Dramont during fair weather months; sea conditions affect visibility.

Spring-Summer
April-September · 15-30°C
Calmer seas and clearer light make for better views and boat tours in the bay.
Autumn
October-November · 10-20°C
Quieter coasts and dramatic skies can make for moody photographs.

Weather & Climate near Île d'Or#

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (850 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 5° - 12° 5° 90 mm partly cloudy 75% 5.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Acceptable 5° - 13° 6° 88 mm partly cloudy 73% 5.1 m/s 0.4 low 10.3h
March Good 7° - 15° 11° 76 mm partly cloudy 73% 5.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 9° - 16° 13° 57 mm partly cloudy 72% 4.8 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Very Good 12° - 20° 16° 53 mm partly cloudy 70% 4.2 m/s 1.5 very high 14.5h
June Excellent 16° - 24° 20° 42 mm some cloud 65% 4.3 m/s 1.9 very high 15.2h
July Ideal 19° - 27° 23° 13 mm mostly sunny 58% 4.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.9h
August Ideal 19° - 27° 23° 44 mm mostly sunny 58% 3.9 m/s 1.7 very high 13.8h
September Excellent 16° - 24° 20° 69 mm some cloud 65% 4.1 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Very Good 12° - 20° 16° 113 mm partly cloudy 73% 4.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Good 8° - 15° 12° 113 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
December Good 5° - 13° 7° 92 mm partly cloudy 75% 4.7 m/s 0.2 low 8.8h