St-Paul-de-Vence

Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France. Wikipedia.
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St Paul de Vence
1. St Paul de Vence
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France. Wikipedia.
Fondation Maeght
2. Fondation Maeght
4.6
(3517)
Art museum
Museums
Hilltop museum & sculpture garden housing works by 20th-century artists like Calder, Miró & Chagall.
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DEFINITELY worthwhile! My husband and I spent just over 3 hours admiring all the art inside and outside the gallery and then having a simple lunch outside in the restaurant. It was a wonderful way to spend the day. Whether or not you are an art lover, I think you would enjoy this museum. It's beautiful with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the artwork. The outside area is peaceful and has stunning views of the town below too. Food in restaurant was very good. Plenty of parking at the bottom of the hill. Not necessary to speak French to enjoy. Tickets are easily purchased onsite. Nice gift shop too.
Amazing place. Exciting, beautiful, well curated. A must- see. You need 3 hours at least yo enjoy it. There’s a nice restaurant and Bar with art all around in the sculpture garden.
One of the best museums I’ve visited. The architecture itself is really nice , and the sculpture garden is beautiful and relaxing, complete and offers a café for coffee or a bite to eat. The collection is thoughtfully curated. Plan to spend at least three hours to fully enjoy it, and arrive early as it can gets busy after 12.
Beautiful and monumental spot with stunning form and broad collection of contemporary artists. The architecture is stunning, combined with nature and beautiful view, creates unique and one of the kind atmosphere. It’s also great to sit in the garden cafe house and admire the sculptures around. The prices are quite high but it’s still worth visiting at least once.
My first visit here was in 1990. It was like discovering a rare, precious gem. On my latest visit, 40 years later, the magic and charm continues on... it is without doubt my most favourite art museum anywhere in the world!! The location amongst natural parkland, with glimpses to the sea in the distance, is bomeyond spectacular! Dining on the open terrace, next to the Chagall mural and by the stained glass of the chapel is something not to miss. I will certainly visit again, next time I'm in the south of France.
In my opinion one of the finer museums in the world. Restorative experience amidst the pine trees. Timeless mid century modern architecture with sculpture garden featuring works by Henry Moore, Calder and especially Miro. Impressive collection of 20th century modern art. Plan two hours minimum to enjoy the place. Early morning is nice and quiet, especially in the off-season. If you’re outside on the terrace around 12:00 plus 12:07, you can hear chapel bells ring.
A lovely day out from Nice. I had been to the Fondation a number of years ago when, I thought it just ok. But a major extension and renovation in 2022-24 has yielded great results. The gardens were always beautiful. But now the indoor galleries are way more extensive now showing off the beautiful collection. Plus their restaurant is lovely. We had lunch by the fountain. I highly recommend a visit.
What a brilliant place this is! We had a beautiful lunch to begin with, in the courtyard overlooking sculptures in the garden. We then meandered through the exhibitions and out around the grounds. I was a perfect interlude as we headed up through the mountains.
Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
3. Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
4.6
(110)
Church
Sights & Landmarks
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One of the most beautiful things we’ve seen in a calm, tranquil setting. What painstaking work has taken place to create this simply stunning mosaic and surrounding artwork envisioned by the late artist, Folon. This was absolutely the icing on the cake for our day trip to Saint Paul de Vence, we were so pleased that the lady in the tourist information impressed upon us the need to go and see it. Closed between 12.30pm and 2pm, it is well worth the €3 per person to feed your soul with this fresh, modern, magical, sparkling work of art. The lady in charge was very informative also - worth popping to the boutique diagonally opposite to see pictures of the mosaic and installation in progress too. Superb.
Nothing more to see than what you see in this picture. The art work is great, costs 3 Euro per person. Plays "Bach orchestral suite number 3" on the background. Decide for yourself.
Staff very helpful. Cost 4 euros/person inc. The museum. Wonderful sculptures and paintings.
Beautiful and relaxing! It’s a quick visit but it’s so worth it!! If the door is locked go across the street to buy the ticket and they’ll open the door for you.
If the door is closed, go to the nearby shop where you can buy a ticket and they will open the chapel.
amazing chapel.. recommended to be visited
Not really a church anymore it seems like an art gallery but still worth stopping in.
Quite artistic for a church but nice
La Petite Cave of St. Paul
4. La Petite Cave of St. Paul
4.6
(71)
Wine store
Shopping
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Picked up some great local and regional wine. Helpful staff.
I'm writing this review in English to ensure clarity regarding my rating of one star, or at the very least zero if it were possible. My recent visit to St. Paul de Vence left much to be desired. Having resided in the south of France for over years due to our professional commitments in Monaco, my husband and I were eager to explore the region's wines at this particular shop. Upon entering, we cordially greeted the lady in French, only to receive no acknowledgment in return. She seemed engrossed in her computer, displaying zero interest in acknowledging our presence as potential customers. Undeterred, my husband, a passionate wine enthusiast, attempted to engage her in conversation (in french), expressing his interest in purchasing local wines and seeking her recommendations. Yet, again, there was no response from her. Feeling perplexed by the poor level of customer service, we decided to leave. It wasn't until a couple of minutes later, that she followed us, explaining she had been occupied with typing an email. This experience left a profoundly negative impression on us. Despite our extensive travels, having lived in six different countries, we must regrettably admit that France ranks lowest on our list due to such instances of poor customer service, a sentiment echoed even more painfully as a native French person. This is just a constructive feedback for the lady in her shop. Taking just 5 minutes to prioritize in person interactions could significantly enhance the experience. Your attention would greatly benefit your business.
Our experience was amazing, great wine selection and good prices. Lorenzo services was great, this was our best experience in the whole trip and you can not imagine all the wine selection they have in this place.
We had the perfect wine tasting with Laurent. Lovely snacks and the best wine. We couldn’t recommend this place enough!
Fabulous place to visit, great range of wines and exceptional service, histry abounds.
We loved it so much we went back again the next day. Excellent wine selection, beautiful space, and Lauron (unsure if I've spelt that correctly, apologies if incorrect) was warm and welcoming
An amazing wine shop. We had a wine tasting here and it was an amazing experience of tasting magical Provence wines served with the local produced nibbles. I definitely recommend to try it to anyone who is in the area. Brilliant.
Amazing service! Laurent was delightful and extremely knowledgeable. This is a most stop when visiting St. Paul de Vence.
Collégiale Saint Paul
5. Collégiale Saint Paul
4.5
(89)
Church
Sights & Landmarks
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Beautiful old Catholic Church. It was undergoing some restoration while we visited but still nonetheless beautiful.
Beautiful church right in the old town of Saint Paul de Vence. Beautiful artwork inside including a painting of Saint Catherine whose attribution is contested. It was probably executed in Rome in the 17th century.
I create guides for those who see the world with all their senses — not just through facts, but through feeling. This church, hidden in the heart of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, became one of the most silent and meaningful discoveries of my journey. The Collégiale Saint Paul was built in the 14th century, and yet it still breathes. If you value history, beauty, and depth — take a moment here. Sit down. Let your eyes wander across the altars, the stone, the light. You don’t just visit a place like this. You enter it — fully. And it changes you quietly. As a journalist, a guide, and a thinking soul — I deeply recommend it.
The Collégiale Saint Paul in Monaco is a charming and historic church, nestled in the old town of Monaco-Ville. As I stepped inside, I was immediately struck by the simplicity and beauty of its interior, with soft light streaming through the stained-glass windows, creating a serene ambiance. The church’s stone walls and elegant yet understated altar speak to its long history, dating back to the 13th century. It felt like a peaceful retreat, providing a quiet space to reflect and admire its timeless architectural beauty.
Peaceful with beautiful art.
Great place and great staff shall return views fantastic over the valley
The whole village of St. Paul de Vence, where this "eglise" is situated, is a "must see" when visiting the "Cote d'Azur"...
Local History Museum
6. Local History Museum
4.2
(17)
Permanently Closed
Museum
Specialty Museums
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(Translated by Google) A medieval town in the middle of Provence that has been a painter's corner, super touristy but the town is very beautiful (Original) Un pueblo medieval en medio de la Provenza y que ha sido rincón de Pintores, superturistico pero el pueblo es muy bonito
(Translated by Google) St Paul de Vence - Local History Museum (Original) St Paul de Vence - Musée d'Histoire locale
(Translated by Google) This museum ticket also allows you to see the chapel of Polon. The chapel is truly beautiful, and even the background music is said to have been designed by Polon just for the chapel. I really hope you see it. And the staff at the museum and chapel were very friendly, which made me feel even better. You can buy a ticket here for the Chapelle des Penitents blancs decoree by Folon. It’s a combo ticket including this museum. Such a really nice Chapelle. I heard that even BGM was made only for the Chapelle. And the staff ladies are so friendly! Mercy!! (Original) 이 박물관 티켓으로 폴롱의 예배당까지 볼 수 있어요. 예배당 정말 아름답고 배경음악까지도 예배당만을 위한 폴롱의 설계라고 합니다. 꼭 보셨으면 좋겠어요. 그리고 박물관과 예배당 직원분들이 매우 상냥하셔서 더 기분이 좋았습니다. You can buy a ticket here for the Chapelle des Penitents blancs decoree par Folon. It’s a combo ticket including this museum. Such a really nice Chapelle. I heard that even BGM was made only for the Chapelle. And the staff ladies are so friendly! Merci!!
(Translated by Google) Passed quickly but not very exciting (Original) Passé vite fait mais pas très passionnant
(Translated by Google) Very well organized super and very well received super (Original) Très bien organisé super et très bien accueilli super
(Translated by Google) Permanently closed (Original) Fermé definitivement
(Translated by Google) A beautiful castle town (Original) Μια πανέμορφη καστρούπολη
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Italian restaurant
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Casual restaurant serving Italian pasta, pizza & grill dishes, with a special children's menu.
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