Cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean often dock in Cannes or Nice on the French Riviera for the day. Passengers who wish to explore a traditional French village can take a half-day shore excursion to one of several nearby towns such as St. Paul-de-Vence or Eze.
I visited St. Paul-de-Vence for a few hours from the Crystal Symphony when we were in Cannes, and found the picturesque 16th century village to be fascinating and well worth the time. Saint Paul de Vence sits high on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding French countryside. We strolled the cobbled streets and explored artisan's shops. We also hiked the short distance (up a hill) from St. Paul to Fondation Maeght, a nearby modern art museum. The contrast between the old village and the modern museum was striking and made for a memorable day.
- Strolling St. Paul de Vence's Narrow StreetsStrolling St. Paul de Vence's Narrow Streets
- St. Paul de VenceSt. Paul de Vence
- St. Paul de VenceSt. Paul de Vence
- St. Paul-de-Vence, A Traditional French Village Near Nice and Cannes, France St. Paul-de-Vence, A Traditional French Village Near Nice and Cannes, France
- St. Paul de VenceSt. Paul de Vence
- St. Paul de Vence Street SceneSt. Paul de Vence Street Scene
- St. Paul-de-VenceSt. Paul-de-Vence
- Saint Paul de Vence Water FountainSaint Paul de Vence Water Fountain
- Saint Paul de Vence CemeterySaint Paul de Vence Cemetery
- View of the French Countryside near St. Paul de VenceView of the French Countryside near St. Paul de Vence
- Scenic View on the Drive from Cannes to St. Paul de Vence, FranceScenic View of the French Countryside on the Drive from Cannes to St. Paul de Vence
- St. Paul de VenceSt. Paul de Vence
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