St. Paul-de-Vence — Charming French Village near Cannes and Nice

Cruise ships docking in either Cannes, Monte Carlo, or Nice often include a shore excursion option to St. Paul-de-Vence, a medieval French village. As seen in the photo at the right, the drive from the coastal towns on the Riviera to the village is quite scenic. St. Paul-de-Vence has the typical narrow streets seen in most medieval villages, with fascinating shops and quaint houses with beautiful flowers. The town also has a very good modern museum, the Maeght Foundation Modern Art Museum.

More Towns on the Riviera

• Cannes
• Eze
• A Day in Nice
• Monte Carlo
• Marseille
• Tour of the French Riviera - Video

French Countryside near St. Paul-de-Vence (c) Linda Garrison