La Grande Fontaine was built in 1850 in the Provencal style. The square with the fountain has inspired many painters and photographers over time. It was also here that Célestin Freinet took his students to outdoor classes.
The oldest fountain in the city is located on Place de Placette, from where the water has flowed since 1611.
By Tommy Sverre / 2020
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The Collegial Church
The 17th century marked the golden age of the church in Saint-Paul de Vence. Here, in 1666 the church was raised to the rank of Collegial Church by the bishop Antoine Godeau of Vence
Churches & chapels
The Cemetery of Saint-Paul de Vence
One of the most visited cemeteries on the Côte d’Azur – here rests several celebrities – including Chagall & Maeght
Museums
Célestin Freinet school
The famous schoolteacher and educator Célestin Freinet (1896-1966) taught in Saint-Paul de Vence between 1928 and 1933.
Churches & chapels
The Folon chapel – The White Penitents
Experience the admirable design work of Jean-Michel Folon and learn more about an artist who had strong ties to Saint-Paul de Vence for over thirty years.
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Le Fromager
Le Fromager in Saint-Paul de Vence offers a nice little stop where you can enjoy different kinds of sandwiches, dried fruits and drinks…
Hiking
Walk along the western rempart
The path runs along the rempart, at the foot of the city walls, which date from the 16th century. Here are wonderful…
Food & Wine
La Colombe d’Or
Visit La Colombe d’Or and experience the buzz of history in all corners of the restaurant and enjoy the good food. Bon appetite!
Art
Lucky the Horse by Rémi Pesce
The artist, Rémi Pesce, used 3,000 horseshoes to create the statue, each representing Saint-Paul’s approx. 3,000 inhabitants
Art
Fondation Maeght
Located near the famous village of St. Paul de Vence, 25 km from Nice, Fondation Maeght welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year in a unique ……
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Vence
Ranch El Bronco
Here you can hike and rent horses for beginners and more experienced riders. Ranch El Bronco is located in a scenic area..
Vence
Musée de Vence
The Musée de Vence / Fondation Emile Hugues is located in the heart of the historic center and is among the very ..
Vence
Chatedral Notre Dame Nativité
Here in the middle of the old medieval town of Vence, you will find France’s smallest cathedral. Usually one expects …
Vence
Viewpoint – F. Moutet
At the viewpoint of Fernand Moutet, one can see beyond the Lubiane Valley and how the 4 Baou’s lie shoulder by ..
Vence
Gombrowicz Museum
Dedicated to the Polish master writer Witold Gombrowitz and beautifully situated in Villa Alexandrine
Vence
Chapel Pénitents Blancs
Given its size, Vence has relatively many chapels. Most are located on the outskirts of the city and in ..
Vence
Rosary Chapel by Matisse
The Rosery Chapel is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Vence and is considered as Matisse’s life’s work
