Explore and experience the historical village of Saint-Paul de Vence.
During your stay, or while strolling around the ramparts, take time out to enjoy just being with the folk of Saint-Paul. Linger around the central square with them, ostensibly for a game of boules. Discover what artists and craftsmen have taken time to create.
Summer days precede the warmth of autumn, the soft, white light of winter's mildness and the green of springtime.
With each season come the traditional festivities, entertainment and events of authentic village life. And all year round there's a wealth of historical and cultural heritage to be explored... from Saint-Paul's museums to the Maeght Foundation.
Enjoy browsing through the shops until dinner; the culinary palette ranges from prestigious restaurants to the simple pleasures of traditional cuisine. Then relax in a hotel within the village walls or plunged in the heart of the country. Each season brings a host of new discoveries to enchant the senses.
In Saint-Paul de Vence, time is your best guide.
4 DISCOVERY THEMES
"PETANQUE": A petanque specialist, native to Saint-Paul show you how to keep your feet "tanqués" (feet together on the ground). Under the plane-trees of the most famous sand-pitch in the world.
LE "PATRIMOINE": Although ramparts, towers, chapels and steeples clearly punctuate the architecture of the village, other more closely guarded secrets are concealed within the narrow streets.
(Guided tour + Entrance to the Museum of Local History).
"ARTISTS": Saint-Paul is a fertile land in terms of creation. Yesterday, Calder, Chagall, Léger, Soutine; today, new names keep the flame of Saint-Paul’s artistic identity burning. (Guided tour + Encounter with an artist).
"STARS": Our high jinks and laughter used to resound throughout the village; but today, we appreciate the discreet lifestyle Saint-Paul has to offer.
