mountain pass
Col de Vence
A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence works well as a base: 5 minutes from La Gaude, 22km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
Saint-Paul-de-Vence is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 3,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Gaude, about 4 km away.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ pɔl də vɑ̃s], literally Saint-Paul of Vence; Occitan: Sant Pau de Vença; Italian: San Paolo di Venza) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France. One of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera,Read more
Saint-Paul-de-Vence is well known for its modern and contemporary art museums and galleries such as the Fondation Maeght, and for the 17th-century Saint Charles-Saint Claude chapel, which in 2012–2013 was decorated with murals by French artist Paul Conte.
Until 2011, the commune was officially called Saint-Paul.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint-Paul-de-Vence?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Col de Vence (7 km), Promenade des Anglais (12 km), Antibes Old Town (13 km), La Croisette, Cannes (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Paul-de-Vence?
The nearest famous roads are Col de Vence, Grande Corniche and Corniche de l'Esterel.
Where is Saint-Paul-de-Vence?
Saint-Paul-de-Vence is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from La Gaude.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,984
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.7000, 7.1167
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Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Saint-Paul-de-Vence
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Antibes Old Town
A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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La Croisette, Cannes
The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
22 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Monaco & Monte Carlo
The glamorous sovereign city-state on the Riviera, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Grand Prix circuit.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Saint-Paul-de-Vence
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
- 20 kmEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
- 22 kmGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- 23 kmGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- 32 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
- 37 kmGorges du Cians RoadThe D28 squeezes through a canyon of blood-red schist so narrow the cliffs almost touch overhead: one of the most surreal gorge drives in the Alpes-Maritimes, en route to Beuil.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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