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Sights in Vence

Discover and book the top Vence sights

A stone building with a sign that says vence on it

Chateau de Villeneuve, Vence

Location
Vence

The château (more like a townhouse, so don't go looking for turrets) was originally built in the 17th century and was gifted to the town of Vence by Emile Hugues who had been the mayor.

Fondation Maeght

Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence

Location
Vence

Just outside Saint-Paul de Vence lies one of France's most famous modern and contemporary art museums. Surrounded by pleasant gardens, this is a nice place to spend your afternoon.

Rosaire Chapel, Vence

Rosaire Chapel, Vence

Location
Vence

Matisse's Final Masterpiece, this chapel, was built in 1949 and designed in its entirety by Henri Matisse.

A stone building with a window and a bell tower

Collegiate Church (Eglise Collegiale), St-Paul de Vence

Location
Vence

This simple church was first built in the 14th century, and finished in the 18th century. It showcases a combination of structures and styles.

White Penitents Chapel (The Folon Chapel), St-Paul de Vence

White Penitents Chapel (The Folon Chapel), St-Paul de Vence

Location
Vence

This chapel's oldest parts date from the 17th century, namely its three-sided tower. It now contains contemporary artwork made in 2005 by Jean-Michel Folon.