Agay, situated between
Cap Dramont and the Baumette point, and providing one of the most beautiful anchorages
on the coast, forms the natural gateway to the Estérel
hills and is renowned for its beaches and its safe anchorages. It has 3
fine sandy beaches and an area converted into a terrace with access
to the sea across the rocks. Being very sheltered, it has been favoured by sailors
throughout history (in Greek, Agay means favourable). The arrival of the railway
line in 1860 gave it a boost and it was soon discovered and appreciated by many
artists ; the painter Louis Valtat, composer Vincent dIndy and writers Guy de
Maupassant, Maurice Donnay and Saint-Exupéry
all stayed there. Visit the Fontaine pour le Petit Prince, erected in homage
to Saint-Exupry. Albert Cohen sited parts of the action in Belle du Seigneur
there. Agay
has a marina with 166 births with a few births for visitors. Agay
yesterday and today |