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Our new book: An Insider's Guide to Vence: How to Make the Most of Your Visit
Perched between the French Riviera and the foothills of the Alps, Vence is one of the Côte d'Azur's most rewarding hill towns. Set on a small plateau beneath the rocky Baou des Blancs, it combines the beauty of Provence with a storied history that reaches back thousands of years. Yet Vence is not a museum village or a place kept alive only for visitors. It is a real town, rooted in centuries of heritage and tradition, where busy cafés, markets, festivals, shops, families, and artists still shape everyday life. Whether you are visiting for a day, a weekend, or an extended stay, this book will help you make the most of your time in Vence. Inside, you'll find over 200 pages of practical advice, local tips, and carefully organized recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, where to shop, what to do in and around town, and much more. You'll discover the old town, the cathedral, the Matisse Chapel, fountains, chapels, museums, markets, festivals, walks, bike rides, and nearby excursions.
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To Live in France: How and Why I Fell in Love with Vence
People ask me all the time what is it that I love so much about Vence and France. In some ways it's the easiest question in the world to answer and in some ways it's the hardest. My article, "To Live in France - How (and Why) I Fell in Love with Vence," takes a deep dive into my love affair with this town. It is a rather long article but if you're interested in our story you'll find it all here. There are lots and lots of photos as well. If you want to know more about Vence (and us) and why this is the only place I've ever truly felt at home, give it look.
Read MoreHiking Across The Mercantour National Park
I recently returned from an epic eight day backpacking adventure with my friend Doug through the Mercantour National Park. It's a unique experience that even the best words and photos can never really convey. Starting in the small village of Entraunes and working your way through some of the highest mountain passes in Southern France to finally emerge in the seaside town of Menton is a once in a lifetime experience. The hike includes seventeen one day stages but Doug and I only tackled the final eight, beginning in Isola 2000 and ending in Menton.
Read MoreAbout Us
It's been my dream to live in France for most of my adult life. After 25 years I finally talked my wife Carole into moving to Vence. It's been quite an adventure.
More About Steve
This wasn't my idea! If you ask me how I'm adjusting you will definitely get different answers from one day to another. One more wild and crazy adventure with Steve.
More About CarolePopular Posts
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A Pilgrimage Through Time and Faith
Saint-Martin-Vésubie
The Switzerland of Nice
Postcards From Paris
The Story of one Family’s Personal Collection From the Early 1900s
To Live in France
How (and Why) I Fell in Love with Vence
My 10 Favorite Villages in the Alpes-Maritimes Department
Le Thoronet Abbey
A Medieval Monastery Located in Southern France
Hiking Across the Mercantour National Park
An Epic Backpacking Adventure From Isola 2000 to Menton
Obtaining A French Driver’s License
A Walking Tour Of Old Vence
Recent Posts
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Sacred Figures of Faith
The Wooden Statues of the Calvaire de Vence
Jacques Barcillon’s Seventeenth-Century Life & Miracles of Saint Lambert
An Unpublished Manuscript
A Hymn in Time of Plague
Honorati Léotardi and Saint Lambert
Grace, Miracles, and Mercy
Exploring the Life and Legacy of Saint Lambert of Vence
Jacques Barcillon’s Life of Saint Lambert
Uncovering the Handwritten 17th-Century Manuscript
New Book: An Insider’s Guide To Vence
How To Make The Most Of Your Visit
The Hidden Beauty of Chapelle Sainte-Élisabeth:
Medieval Frescoes on the Edge of Vence
The “Lost” Relics of Saint Véran and Saint Lambert
The Story of Their Rediscovery and the Historic Celebrations in Vence
Vence: L’Écho des Siècles
A Walk Through Time
Vence et la Voie Julia Augusta
by Edmond Blanc
Lettre Pastorale de Monseigneur l’Evêque de Nice
à l’occasion des fêtes de l’Invention des Reliques de St-Véran et St-Lambert
Fête de l’Invention des Reliques
de Saint Lambert et de Saint Véran
Featured Downloads
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Complainte du Siège de Vence
Immortal Village
1925 Notice sur les Eaux de Vence
Vence List Of Hotels From 1924
Vence La Jolie (Map)
Vence et le Pays Vençois
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