Vence
Vence is located on the French Riviera, slightly inland from the coastal resort at Cagnes-sur-Mer.
It is a very attractive town on a rocky ledge and surrounded by its original fortifications that attracts many visitors during the high season. The town is still entered through one of the original gateways in these ramparts.
The Cathedral of the Nativity of Saint Mary in Vence dates originally from the 4th century - and includes a mosaic by Marc Chagall! The greater artistic surprise in Vence is at the Chapelle du Rosaire, the Matisse Chapel at Vence.
The small 'Matisse' chapel was designed inside and out by Matisse in the years following the end of the second world war - and was among his greatest artistic achievements. The chapel is small yet perfectly formed.
Matisse and Chagall, along with many other artists, were attracted here by the town, the surrounding countryside, and the closeness to so many beautiful landscapes.
There are several other highlights in Vence old town and historical centre, including the decoratively painted Tower of Saint-Lambert, and the Chapelle des Penitents Blancs.
There are also several picturesque and shady old squares where you will find a cafe and time to relax and enjoy the setting.
Above all though it is simply the ensemble - the attractiveness of the town as a whole, the flower bedecked streets, the views across the countryside - that will stay longer in your memories of the town of Vence than any one of the monuments.
Note: D H Lawrence died in Vence in 1930, and was buried here for a few years before being exhumed and his ashes sent to Mexico.
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Places to visit near Vence, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Vence.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
16 km: Antibes (Riviera town) 11 km: Biot (attractive town) 8 km: Cagnes-sur-Mer (Village and Chateau Grimaldi) 22 km: Cannes (Important Riviera resort) 25 km: Cap Ferrat (French Riviera peninsula) 15 km: Gourdon (Most beautiful village) 22 km: Grasse (Perfume town) 17 km: Juan-les-Pins (Beach resort) 17 km: Nice (Major Riviera resort) 13 km: Nice airport (airport) 3 km: Saint-Paul-de-Vence (Popular hilltop village) 22 km: Villefranche-sur-Mer (French riviera town)
See also Vence (version Francais)
