Vence 🇫🇷 Charming Medieval Village in the French Riviera | 4K Walk Côte d’Azur

Although the historic center of Vence is tiny, its vibrant marketplaces and narrow streets make for a wonderful stroll in one of the most beautiful villages in the South of France. The history of the city of Vence goes back more than 2,000 years. Its monuments, buildings, and works of art reflect different eras and many artists. The historic part of Vence is located in the heart of a medieval enclosure dating from the 13th century. While it takes under an hour to walk through the narrow streets of Vence, it will take you about 3 hours to visit all the historic sites of the city. THE CHAPEL OF THE ROSARY is a masterpiece of Henri Matisse who, from 1948 to 1951, drew the plans of the building as well as all the decorative details (ceramics, religious objects, etc.). Very simple on the outside, the chapel is distinguished by its colorful stained glass windows. THE CHAPEL OF THE WHITE PENITENTS was classified as a Historic Monument in 1944. It now hosts many temporary exhibitions in conjuncti