Vence

Pop.: 17.184 h.

The Department of Alpes Maritimes

Whether one comes here for the historical significance, the splendor of the panorama, or the mild weather, the magic of Vence is omnipresent. In August 1943, Henri Matisse said: "This morning while walking near rny house, seeing all these girls, women and men riding their bikes to the market, I thought I was in Tahiti".

The mission of Vence has always been to attract generations of artists, painters and poets. Dufy, Matisse, Chagall, Dubuffet, Carzou, Arman, Anthony Mars, D.H. Lawrence, have all been part of the scene in Vence.

The countryside here is lovely and has rernained natural, away from crowds and construction. One can admire white and green oaks, Aleppo pines, rosemary bushes, acanthus plants, and bellflowers.

You won't be able to resist inspecting the medieval quarter behind the ramparts where there are treasures to be seen.

What to visit:

Chateau des Villeneuves(17thc.). The tower, colonnes des Marseillais.
Vence cathedrals. Chapels Rosaire and Penitents blancs.
Henri Matisse cultural center. Galerie Notre Dame des Fleurs.

Activities:

Exhibitions of contempory art. Literary events. Theater.
Concerts: classical and jazz. Book market. Traditional festivals.
Swimming pool. Tennis. Skeet shooting.
Hunting. Fishing. Walks (200km. of trails).

Lodging:

Hotel restaurants
Bed and Breakfast
Holidays rental
Campsite

Neighbouring villages :

Saint Paul de Vence (3km), La Colle sur Loup (6km) et Tourrettes sur Loup (5km).