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Vence. Visit Vence with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the foot of the Alpine Arc, Vence offers all the authentic charm of its historic city and natural setting. The centre of the old town has changed little over the centuries: narrow streets with Mediaeval and Renaissance houses, large and small squares ...
Today, one of the most popular landmarks in the town is its Cathedral. It’s the smallest Cathedral in all of France. The Cathédrale Notre Dame de la Nativité (Cathedral of Our Lady of Nativity) dates back to the 11th century. Two other churches stood on the same place before this current cathedral.
Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Paul-de-Vence at 3 km and Tourrettes-sur-Loup at 4 km. Vence, France: places to visit and attractions. Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Visit Vence (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France) The small town of Vence is on the French Riviera, slightly north of the the coastal resort at Cagnes-sur-Mer. It is a very attractive town that developed on a rocky ledge and is still surrounded by its original fortifications. The town attracts many visitors during the high season. Vence ...
Welcome to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France’s top destination for 100% green tourism. Home to 4 national parks, 9 regional nature reserves, countless protected areas and a myriad of quality-certified eco-tourism establishments and service providers, there’s something for every nature lover in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
A travel guide to Vence. Wrapped around a medieval center and shadowed by the towering Baous massif and the Col de Vence, Vence is a modern but tranquil town about 20km from Nice. The stone walls that once encircled the town are still visible even as medieval houses crowd up against them and the crooked streets are a delight to wander.
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And every Friday morning the enormous Provençal market takes place on the Place Clemençeau in the old town and on the big Place du Grand Jardin. To guide you during your visit of the historic centre, numbered panels in a discreet grey indicate the gates, châteaus and fountains. And fountains there are! Vence could even be called “city of ...