Located at 288m of altitude,Saint Raphael dominates 2 valleys.at the east and south the Auvezére valley landmarked by the Hautefort and Badfols d'ans castles;and at west and north: the valley of la Loue and the Excideuil castle.
Saint Raphael is an authentic small périgord vert village.Famous for its 12eme century church,its"bories"(small stone huts),its woods and prairies,and its exceptional trek paths parting away from St Raphael to all directions...