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Satellite. Photo Map. St.-Paul-de-Vence, in Alpes-Maritimes, France, is a perfectly preserved medieval village perched on a hillside several kilometres from the Mediterranean.
Coordinates: 43.698°N 7.122°E. Saint-Paul-de-Vence ( French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ pɔl də vɑ̃s], literally Saint-Paul of Vence; Occitan: Sant Pau de Vença; Italian: San Paolo di Venza) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France.
Saint-Paul de Vence, a medieval village on the French Riviera. The old town of Saint-Paul de Vence looks like a nest from a distance. The village is built on top of a small elliptical hill and is surrounded by a high wall. It is worth seeing this artistic mecca on the French Riviera.
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If you don't have a rental car, the best way to reach Saint Paul de Vence from the major Riviera cities is by bus. From any Riviera city, take the train to Cagnes sur Mer. Exit the train station, turn right and follow the road for about a block or so. Do NOT stop at the bus stop you see on the right, but continue to the bus stop across the street o...
The fortified village itself is a striking site, with its medieval fortress walls surrounding the city. The entrance was erected in the 1400s and features a canon muzzle that was a trophy from the 1544 Battle of Cerisoles in Italy. As you walk through the village, look up at the artwork embedded in the walls. This includes religious statues and var...
You can hardly take a few steps in Saint Paul without tripping over an art gallery. As an artists' village, it's also the place for more affordable crafts. The costume jewelry on sale at many of the shops is affordable and unique. You'll also find Provencal fabrics on sale, as well as local gourmet delicacies like olive oils, wine, and fruit liquor...
There are several places to stay and eat in Saint Paul. Like any other place that attracts droves of tourists, there is a mix in quality. Here are some recommendations: 1. La Colombe d'Oris the best spot for art-lovers. This hotel and restaurant have played host to some of the hottest names in art: Picasso, Matisse, and Prevert among the list. You ...
A few minutes walk away you'll come to one of the great art galleries of the region, and of France as a whole. The Fondation Maeght has an astonishing collection of modern art housed in a purpose-built gallery where the architecture, the grounds, and the work were, literally, made for each other. If you use St-Paul as your base you'll find plenty t...
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An attractive village with ruins of a castle and fortified walls, and surrounded by attractive scenery. ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Alpes-Maritimes. Address: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Villeneuve-Loubet, Grasse, Provence, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 43.6972, longitude 7.12306.
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