What is Saint Paul de Vence famous?
One of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera, it is well known for its modern and contemporary art museums and galleries such as the Fondation Maeght, and for the 17-century Saint Charles-Saint Claude chapel, which in 2012-2013 was decorated with murals by French artist Paul Conte.
Is St Paul de Vence worth visiting?
St Paul de Vence is a delightful town set high on a hill . The town has stunning views over hills and greenery and down to the sea. The streets are narrow and the pace of life is slow so the walk around the town is very enjoyable . There are many art shops and a variety of other shops and restaurants.
Is St Paul de Vence the same as Vence?
The two towns are very different. St Paul de Vence is very touristy with lots of art shops and ‘villagey’. It’s contained within walls. Vence is walled too but has lots of things to see, do and eat both inside and outside its walls.
When was Saint Paul de Vence built?
In the Middle Ages, it was an ideal location for erecting a fortress surrounded by thick walls. Some of the buildings of historic St-Paul even date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The city walls were built in 1538 by Francis I Valois, King of France, who sat on the throne from 1515 to 1547.
When was St Paul de Vence built?
Founded by the king of France, Francis I, Saint-Paul-de-Vence of the walls are a replica of the citadel of Nice. Built between 1544 and 1547, they constitute one of the first bastion fortification France.
Is Grasse worth visiting?
The wonderfully pretty French town of Grasse, just north of Cannes and an easy drive from Nice, is an incredibly popular day-trip destination for those holidaying in the French Riviera region. The reason? It makes things smell divine.
Are there lavender fields in Grasse?
To have a look as fields of wild lavender, drive up to the Plateau de Calern north of Grasse (about 1 hour to 1h30 from Nice). Amidst the rocky terrain and fields of other wildflowers, the hillsides to the east of the telescopes are covered thickly with wild lavender.