Saint-Paul-de-Vence
・Popular spot among the “Eagle’s nests” on the hills unique to this region
・Fountain plaza that captivates many people
【City description】
It is one of famous “village perché” which is the village surrounded by walls on the hill in this region. As we can find the medieval view in the village, there are many visitors. Although it is a small village and we can finish the visit immediately, it is interesting to discover the local ambiance and the views.
【Overall rating】
★★★★☆
【Time required】
2h30
（4h if the time required for the round-trip bus）
【Budget】
17.80 euros
（include the round-trip bus）
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
【Map and access to French Riviera】
①Nice: A resort famous for its beautiful sea
②Eze: The Eagle’s Nest Village with its medieval scenery
③Monaco: A small country of celebrities
④Menton: A town famous for lemons
⑤Cannes: A resort famous for its film festival
⑥Sainte-Marguerite Island: An island where the legend of the Iron Mask remains
⑦Saint-Honorat Island: An island where the entire island is the land of a monastery
⑧Antibes: A port town where Picasso also stayed
⑨Saint-Paul-de-Vence: A popular Eagle’s Nest Village
⑩Vence: The smallest cathedral town in France
Check here for area information around Saint-Paul-de-Vence ! !
【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Access
【Directions】
①Take the TER train from Nice Station and get off at Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Journey time: 15 minutes one way
Fare: 4.80 euos one way
②Take bus number 655 from the bus stop in front of the station and get off at the last stop, Village.
Journey time: 30 minutes one way
Fare: 2.10 euros one way (purchase from the driver or ticket machine)
【How to check bus times】
https://www.lignesdazur.com/horaires
If you enter 655 in the search window with the magnifying glass mark on the above homepage, the corresponding route will be displayed. Clicking on that route will bring up a map along with service information at the current time, so if you change the date and time, you can check the corresponding time.
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Bus stop; St-Paul Village
★Go to Vence St. when you go through a square, there is the village entrance. It takes 10 minutes.
②Tourist information center★Go to Prison St to go to Pourtoune St.
③Espéron Tower★Continue to go around the village and enter Allée St. Then, turn right immediately and go up Castre St. Turn right.
④Saint-Paul Church★Go to the building in front of the church.
⑤Local History Museum★Go to the street in front of the church and turn right at the end.
⑥Grand Fountain★Go straight on Grande St.
⑦Arch of XV century★Continue to walk on the street by the dead end.
⑧Nice Gate★Go to S O Courtine Sainte-Anne street for 10 minutes.
⑨Gate of Vence in XIV century★Go out from the village and turn left to go down Serres St. It takes 10 minutes.
⑩View Point★Go back to the bus stop to return to Nice.
【Goal】⑪Bus stop; St-Paul Village
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【Start】
①Bus stop; St-Paul Village
St-Paul Village
Get off the bus here.
★Go to Vence St. when you go through a square, there is the village entrance. It takes 10 minutes.
②Tourist information center
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
★Go to Prison St to go to Pourtoune St.
③Espéron Tower
Tour de l’Espéron
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is a stone tower in the shape of a square prism, and was once used as a powder storage.
★Continue to go around the village and enter Allée St. Then, turn right immediately and go up Castre St. Turn right.
④Saint-Paul Church
Collégiale de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour:
Monday to Friday: 8h15 am – 4h15 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10 am – 6 pm
Close: No
This church stands out in the village with its tower built around the 14th century. The interior has a chic monochrome floor, while the decoration of the religious paintings in the frames is very luxurious. The nearby chapel is a unique space made of 300 tiles.
★Go to the street in front of the church and turn right at the end.
⑤Grand Fountain★
La Grande Fontaine
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This fountain can be said to be the symbol of this village. It was created by a local stone cutter. In the 17th century, weekly marches were held in this fountain square.
★Go straight on Grande St.
⑥Arch of XV century
Le Pontis du XV
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is an arch that spans the street, and when you look at the ceiling from the inside, you can see the wooden beams.
★Continue to walk on the street by the dead end.
⑦Nice Gate◎
Porte de Nice
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
From here you can enjoy great views of the inland Côte d’Azur region. There is a cemetery just past the gate.
★Go to S O Courtine Sainte-Anne street for 10 minutes.
⑧Gate of Vence in XIV century
Porte de Vence du XIV siècle
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This is the gate that separates the village from the castle wall. You have now gone around the village.
★Go out from the village and turn left to go down Serres St. It takes 10 minutes.
⑨View Point★
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
You can see the whole village clearly from here.
★Go back to the bus stop to return to Nice.
【Goal】
⑩Bus stop; St-Paul Village
From here you can catch a bus to Nice. If you are going to Vence, take the bus that comes to the first bus stop you get off at.
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