SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE

Date: Sunday, October 12th

Departure Time:  12:30 pm 

Per Person Cost:  45 Euros

Infants under two are free if they do not take up a seat on the bus.

St. Paul de Vence is a charming, fortified hilltop village in Provence, filled with art galleries, boutiques, and sidewalk cafes. A walk through its winding streets reveals elegant fountains, vine-covered stone walls and statues tucked into nooks in the walls. You can find a variety of Provencal fabrics on sale, as well as local gourmet delicacies such as olive oil, wine, and fruit liqueurs. The custom jewelry on sale at many of the shops is quite affordable and unique. Even the ground offers an attractive sight, as you’ll discover cobblestone pathways laid in the shapes of flowers. The fortified village itself is an interesting destination, with its medieval fortress walls surrounding the city. The entrance was erected in the 1400s and features a cannon muzzle, which was a trophy from the 1544 Battle of Cerisoles in Italy. In Saint Paul de Vence, you can see the snow-covered Alps to one side, and the glistening Mediterranean Sea to the other. 

The following website will give you a nice idea of the different sights to be seen in St. Paul de Vence: http://www.saint-pauldevence.com/en

An English-speaking tour guide will accompany us on the tour bus to and from Saint-Paul-de-Vence, providing us with information about our visit and commentary on points of interest along the way.