
In addition to books about Vence I’ve been collecting other printed materials about our town. Things like brochures, fliers, hand-outs, etc. The older the better. These types of artifacts are harder to come by than books, people don’t seem to save them as much, but I’ve found a few amazing things dating back to the 1920s.
If you have any questions about any of these brochures, pamphlets, booklets and fliers, or would just like more information, drop me an email at steve@steveandcaroleinvence.com.

Vence – Liste des Hotels
1924 / French
Paper
4 pages / 24cm x 11cm
A wonderful little four page flier from the 1924-25 season. There are five hotels listed as well as twenty-one “pensions de Famille.” Each has a short description, prices and location. Available as a download on our website.

Vence – Notice sur les Eaux de Vence
1925 / French
Paper
6 pages / 24cm x 11cm
A little six page flier promoting the healthy drinking waters of Vence. Includes a mineral analysis of the water, a short essay by one Doctor Greffier on the benefits of drinking it and an “appreciation” of the water by Doctor Boulva. Available as a download on our website (with English translation).

Messe Provençale
1927 / French
Paper
4 pages / 22cm x 14cm
A four page flier celebrating a “Provençale” Mass to be held the Monday after Easter Sunday in 1927 in the Grand Jardin. Includes the program and lyrics to two songs.

Complainte du Siège de Vence
1933 / French
Paperback
16 pages / 15cm x 12cm
A small booklet telling the story of a famous seige on Vence from 1592. It also includes a very short history of Vence. Written and published in honor of the two patron saints of Vence, Saint Véran and Saint Lambert. Available as a download on our website (with English translation).

Vence – Côte d’Azur – La Station des 4 Saisons
1975 (?) / French
Paper
8 pages / 22cm x 10cm
An eight page folded brochure released by the “Syndicat d’Initiative” (what the Office de Tourisme used be known as). There’s no date on it, but I suspect it’s from the 1970s. Nice color photos and text outlining why Vence is the perfect destination all year round.

Vence La Jolie Map
1990 (?) / French
Paper
2 pages / 22cm x 16cm folded - 44cm x 64cm unfolded
I don’t know exactly what year this map is from. I suspect it is from the 1980s or maybe 1990s, but there is no date on it anywhere. Also hard to say who put it out. Maybe the Office de Tourisme? Maybe the Chamber of Commerce? Available as a download on our website.

Vence’s Trees
2004 / English
Paper
12 pages / 15cm x 10cm
A wonderful little booklet outlining a short tour through Vence based on the various types of trees found here. You’ll see ash, oak, olive, fig, cypress, chestnut, plane, palm, pine, jujube and more. A small description about each species. And, it’s in English!

Vence and its Fountains
2010 / English
Paper
2 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A simple flier, written in English, distributed by the Office de Tourisme around 2010. Basically a short little walk around town that passes by some of the nicest and well known fountains. Available as a download on our website.

Vence – Chapel of the Rosary
2010 (?) / English
Cardstock
6 pages / 21cm x 13cm
Another small leaflet, this one in English, about the Matisse Chapel in Vence. There’s information about the exterior, the interior, the large ceramics, the station of the cross and more.

The Fountains of Vence
2010 (?) / English
Paper
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A simple little four page leaflet (in English) outlining a walk around Vence to see some of the fountains. Released by the Vence Office de Tourisme it also has some information about the springs and rivers that supply the water to Vence.

Vence, ses Fontaines
2010 (?) / French
Paper
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A simple little four page leaflet (in French) outlining a walk around Vence to see some of the fountains. Released by the Vence Office de Tourisme it also has some information about the springs and rivers that supply the water to Vence.

Vence, ses Chapeles
2010 (?) / French
Paper
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A simple four page flier, written in French, with information (and a few photos) about the main chapels in Vence. Includes Sainte Elisabeth, Saint Lambert, Sainte Colombe, Sainte Anne, Pénitents Blancs and the Calvaire chapels.

Hiking in the Pays Vençois
2010 (?) / English
Paper
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A simple little four page leaflet (in English) with information about 13 hikes around the Vence area. Four hikes from Le Bar-sur-Loup, five from Saint-Jeannet, two from Gréolières, one from Coursegoules and one from Courmes.

La Côte d’Azur des Peintres
2010 (?) / French and English
Paper
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A small brochures that outlines 6 points in Vence where small markers (with paintings)have been set up to show the place where a famous painting was created. You can see the original painting and view how the site looks now. Painters highlighted in the tour include Soutine, Dubuffet, Cahours, Mossa, Dufy and Thornley.

Vence Map (2012)
2012 / French and English
Paper
2 pages / 21cm x 10cm (folded)
43cm x 61cm (unfolded)
A map of Vence, put out by the city and the Office de Tourisme. When unfolded one side has map of the general area while the other is a close up of the Old Town and surrounding streets. Includes lots of useful information (restaurants, lodging, banks, markets, etc.) and a 27 point guided tour of the town.

Promenades & Randonnees
2015 (?) / French
Paper
16 pages / 21cm x 15cm
Not sure of the exact date on this little booklet of hikes put out by the Vence Office de Tourisme. Includes eight hikes that all start from Vence. Includes hikes to nearby villages like Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Tourrettes-sur-Loup as well the Col de Vence and le Baou des Blancs.

Mon Carnet de Voyage
2015 (?) / French
Paperback
12 pages / 15cm x 21cm
A small booklet of activities designed for children. Word games, dot to dot exercises, coloring pages and more, all related in one way or another to Vence and the various sites.

Vence Map (2017)
2017 / French and English
Paper
2 pages / 21cm x 10cm (folded)
43cm x 63cm (unfolded)
A map of Vence, put out by the city and the Office de Tourisme. When unfolded one side has map of the general area while the other is a close up of the Old Town and surrounding streets. Includes lots of useful information (leisure activities, lodging, museums, markets, etc.) and a 28 point guided tour of the town.

Chapel of the Rosary
2017 (?) / English
Paper
6 pages / 21cm x 10cm
English version of a little six page foldout flier about what is probably the most famous, most visited landmark in Vence, Matisse’s Chapel. A bit of information about the chapel, about Matisse and some practical information (hours, contact, directions, etc.).

Chapelle du Rosaire
2017 (?) / French
Paper
6 pages / 21cm x 10cm
French version of a little six page foldout flier about what is probably the most famous, most visited landmark in Vence, Matisse’s Chapel. A bit of information about the chapel, about Matisse and some practical information (hours, contact, directions, etc.).

Commémoration du Centième Anniversaire de l’Armistice 14-18
2018 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
November 11th is “Armistice Day” throughout Europe, the day celebrating the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and the Germany. Vence commemorates the day with expositions, a small parade and ceremonies at the war memorials.

Commémoration du 104e Anniversaire de l’Armistice 14-18
2022 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
November 11th is “Armistice Day” throughout Europe, the day celebrating the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and the Germany. Vence commemorates the day with expositions, a small parade and ceremonies at the war memorials.

Vence Patrimoine Religieux
2018 (?) / French
Paper
6 pages / 21cm x 10cm
Small six page (when folded) brochure to raise funds for the restoration work on the Grande Chapelle du Calvaire. Includes a history of the chapel, information about the parties involved (Ville de Vence, Fondation du Patrimoine & Patrimoine Religieux Vencois) with a donation form.

Vence Map (2019)
2019 / French and English
Paper
2 pages / 21cm x 10cm (folded)
43cm x 63cm (unfolded)
A map of Vence, put out by the city and the Office de Tourisme. When unfolded one side has map of the general area while the other is a close up of the Old Town and surrounding streets. Includes lots of useful information (public services, lodging, museums, markets, etc.) and a 29 point guided tour of the town.

Commémoration du 75ème Anniversaire de la Libération de Vence et du Pays Vençois
2019 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A four page brochure with a schedule and information about the 75th Anniversary celebrations (in 2019) for the liberation of Vence at the end of the Second World War. Some historical photos and a list of the partners participating in the festivities.

Commémoration 2019 du 77e Anniversaire de la Victoire du 8 Mai
2019 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
May 8th is “Victory in Europe Day” throughout Europe, the day celebrating the formal accceptance by the Allies of World II of Germany’s surrender. Vence commemorates the day with expositions, a small parade and ceremonies at the war memorials.

Commémoration du 76ème Anniversaire de la Libération de Vence
2020 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A four page brochure with a schedule and information about the 76th Anniversary celebrations (in 2020) for the liberation of Vence at the end of the Second World War. Some historical photos and a list of the partners participating in the festivities.

Commémoration du 77ème Anniversaire de la Libération de Vence
2021 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A four page brochure with a schedule and information about the 77th Anniversary celebrations (in 2021) for the liberation of Vence at the end of the Second World War. Some historical photos and a list of the partners participating in the festivities.

Juillet 2021 – Un Été à Vence
2021 / French
Paper
10 pages / 21cm x 15cm
During the summer season of 2021 the Office de Tourisme published a little foldout booklet each month with information about everything going on in town.

Il Était Une Fois…
2021 / French
Paper
12 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A program for the Christmas festivities in 2021. Includes a detailed calendar about the various events (including the Marché de Noël, fireworks, concerts and more), lots of details and a map.

Août 2021 – Un Été à Vence
2021 / French
Paper
10 pages / 21cm x 15chm
During the summer season of 2021 the Office de Tourisme published a little foldout booklet each month with information about everything going on in town.

Les Papillons de Vence
2021 / French
Paper
2 pages / 21cm x 10cm (folded)
42cm x 60cm (unfolded)
A wonderful brochure that folds out into a giant poster with tons of colorful photos and lots of information about butterflies in Vence. There are 122 different species to be found here! A map shows you where to look for them.

Partez à la Découverte des Oiseaux de Vence
2021 / French
Paper
2 pages / 21cm x 10cm (folded)
42cm x 60cm (unfolded)
A sort of companion piece to the brochure on butterflies in Vence, this one focuses on birds you can find in Vence (spoiler alert – 139 species!). Lots of beautiful color photos and information to help make your birdwatching a success.

Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2021
2021 / French
Paper
10 pages / 21cm x 11cm
Every year countries throughout Europe celebrate their history and heritage with European Heritage Days. For one weekend you can visit and explore lots of landmarks and sites that are normally closed to the public. There are also lots of concerts, guided tours, lectures and more.

Aux Saveurs du Monde
2021 / French
Paper
2 pages / 20cm x 15cm
Two page flier about the new “Flavors of the World” market. Held in the center of old town in Place Clemenceau on most Sundays throughout the summer. List of the dates, information about the market and a small map.

Vence Map (2021)
2021 / French and English
2 pages / 21cm x 10cm (folded)
43cm x 63cm (unfolded)
A map of Vence, put out by the city and the Office de Tourisme. When unfolded one side has map of the general area while the other is a close up of the Old Town and surrounding streets. Includes lots of useful information (public services, markets, museums and cultural sites, etc.) and a 29 point guided tour of the town.

Fêtes de Pâques
2022 / French
Paper
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
Vence celebrates Easter each year with numerous activities, parades, concerts and much more. This little brochure outlines everything taking place on the three day weekend in 2022.

Commémoration du 77ème Anniversaire de la Victoire du 8 Mai 1945
2022 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
May 8th is “Victory in Europe Day” throughout Europe, the day celebrating the formal accceptance by the Allies of World II of Germany’s surrender. Vence commemorates the day with expositions, a small parade and ceremonies at the war memorials.

Commémoration du 78ème Anniversaire de la Libération de Vence et du Pays Vençois
2022 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
A four page brochure with a schedule and information about the 78th Anniversary celebrations (in 2022) for the liberation of Vence at the end of the Second World War. Some historical photos and a list of the partners participating in the festivities.

La Cathédrale de Vence
2022 / French & English
Paper
10 pages / 21cm x 10cm
A ten page fold-out brochure dedicated to the Vence Cathedral. Some basic information with more information and photographs for 21 specific aspects of the Cathedral. Also contains information about eight of the chapels in Vence. In French and English.

Stationnement « Résident »
2022 / French
Paper
6 pages / 10cm x 21cm
A 6 panel folding pamphlet with information about parking in Vence for residents. Contains a map of the town with a list of streets that have parking available, as well as a list of parking lots. Also details the steps necessary to apply for and receive a parking permit if you live in Vence and have no garage or private parking space.

Stationnement « ACTIF »
2022 / French
Paper
6 pages / 10cm x 21cm
A 6 panel folding pamphlet with information about parking in Vence for people who work here but don’t live here. Contains a map of the town with a list of streets that have parking available, as well as a list of parking lots. Also details the steps necessary to apply for and receive a parking permit.

Noël à Vence
2022 / French
Paper
8 pages / 20cm x 15cm
An eight page fold-out brochure with all the events and happenings around Christmas listed. An introduction from the Mayor, Régis Lebigre as well as a list of expositions.

La Galerie Chave – 75 Ans de Passion
2022 / French
Paper
6 pages / 10cm x 21cm
A 6 panel folding pamphlet with information about the exhibit at the Musée de Vence for The Chave Gallery, a very famous and popular art gallery in Vence, celebrating their 75 year.

La Gazette des Seniors
2023 / French
Paper
4 pages / 21cm x 29.7cm
Vence publishes a short newsletter for seniors three or four times each year. It contains a list of upcoming events, helpful suggestions, recipes, reviews, interviews, stories and more. This particular one featured one of my photographs on the front!

Fêtes de Pâques 2023
2023 / French
Paper
6 pages / 15cm x 21cm
Vence celebrates Easter each year with numerous activities, parades, concerts and much more. This little brochure outlines everything taking place on the three day weekend in 2023. Available as a download on our website.

Vence Fête ses Cultures
2023 / French
Paper
2 pages / 15cm x 21cm
Every year Vence holds a small one-day festival to celebrate the various cultures that make up the town. Lots of booths with ethnic foods and items for sale. The flier contains information and details about the event in 2023.

19e Ascension du Col de Vence
2023 / French
Paper
2 pages / 15cm x 21cm
Each year in early May a foot race is held up the Col de Vence. A Total of 11.8 kilometers and 620 meters of ascent.

Commémoration du 78ème Anniversaire de la Victoire du 8 Mai 1945
2023 / French
Cardstock
4 pages / 21cm x 15cm
May 8th is “Victory in Europe Day” throughout Europe, the day celebrating the formal accceptance by the Allies of World II of Germany’s surrender. Every year Vence commemorates the day with expositions, a small parade and ceremonies at the war memorials.

La Nuit des Arts
2023 / French
Paper
4 pages / 15cm x 21cm
Vence celebrates the “Nuit Europeenne des Musees” with this one night “art crawl.” 16 galleries participated, opening free to public from 18h00 to midnight. In addition to paintings and sculptures, music, literature and plastics were featured. The brochure contains a map with basic information about each of the galleries.

Le Cepon Fête les Fontaines
2023 / French
Paper
2 pages / 15cm x 21cm
A small, two sided-flier with information and details about the 2023 Fête les Fontaines. Each year Vence celebrates the fountains in town by decorating them with flowers and then holding a parade past many of them.