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Fondation Maeght by allaboutnice
The routine is as follows. Catch the bus no. 400 (Vence par St Paul) from the Gare Routiere (the main bus station) on boulevard Jean Jaures in Nice.
The bus climbs slowly north of Cagnes and after about 30 minutes you can see the walled mediaeval village of St Paul to your left. You are decanted opposite the Moulin bistro just outside the village. Cross over to the bistro - this is where you will catch the bus back to Nice and it is a good idea to check the timetable so that you can plan your day.
The main reason I come to St Paul is not for the village, but for the modern art museum, The Fondation Maeght. Walk up the road to the left of the bistro, cross over the main road and turn left up a steep drive set in woodland to the museum. It is about 10 minutes walk uphill.
It is a few euros to enter and a bit more to take photos. The museum is light modern and airy and full of modern art and sculpture indoors and out. There are permanent pieces of art here such as the skinny Giacometti figures and the chunkier colourful Miros. One of my favourite pieces is a moving, clunking, metal water sculpture outside the tiny chapel.
The temporary exhibitions change every year. Over the last 3 years, there was a wonderful Nudes of the 20th Century exhibition which included work by Lucian Freud, currently exhibiting in the Wallace Collection in London; two years ago, a Henry Moore retrospective with many of his sketches and sculpture and last year there was a Russian Avant-Gardes exhibition, which included a few pieces by Chagall. This was my least favourite of the three but I look forward to whatever may be on show this year. The web site is out of date so I will have to wait and see what is advertised on the posters when I am in Nice.
The gift shop here has a nice selection of posters, postcards and arty gifts plus the exhibition guide, a weighty tomb and available in English.
Please go to Part 2... Leave a Comment Address: St Paul de VenceDirections: Bus 400 from Nice to the walled mediaeval village of St Paul de Vence, several miles north of CagnesWebsite: http://www.maeght.com/musee/index.html Other Contact: http://www.saintpaulweb.net/spw/
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d'Or by allaboutnice
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...There's a small cafe near the exit with wrought-iron chairs designed by Giacometti (he was a friend of the Maeghts) which are more stylish than comfortable. Handy place for a coffee and loo break. You could have lunch here but instead head back down the hill (you can stay on the main road this time, turn right at the bottom of the drive) and have lunch in the famous restaurant 'La Colombe d'Or'. I have eaten here twice - it really is magical and friendly. The food is excellent; try the hors d'ouvres followed by the lamb - delicious. The artwork and sculpture are all original by artists such as Matisse and Leger. The restaurant is outside the village, on the left, entrance through a discreet stone arch. Reserve well in advance: http://www.la-colombe-dor.com/
After a long 2-bottle lunch you are finally ready to explore St Paul , so wander and explore in sozzled contentment. There are dozens of art galleries, ateliers and gift shops. I don't know much about the village because I really come for the Fondation and lunch but most guide books have a section devoted to St Paul. There is bound to be a tourist office here too with guides and maps. Many tour operators offer walking tours here. The following website is quite useful: http://www.saintpaulweb.net/spw/e_index.html. We just tend to walk to the end, gaze out over the cemetery take in the views and walk back, soaking up the atmosphere, soaked ;-) Just outside the village is a pleasant cafe bar called 'Cafe de la Place' where you can have (another) drink while you wait for the bus. There is often a game of petanque taking place outside. Or, go back to the Moulin bistro right by the bus stop; you can have an ice-cream or a drink here too.
Perfect day out but comes with a warning - it can get very hot and busy especially in July and August but if that is the only time you can come then I think it is still an essential outing from Nice. See you there! Leave a Comment Address: St Paul de VenceDirections: Bus 400 from Nice to St Paul, a 50 minute journey taking you uphill and inland several miles north of Cagnes.Website: http://www.saintpaulweb.net/spw/e_index.html Other Contact: http://www.la-colombe-dor.com/
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There are also some nice museums like Picasso’s museum in a castle house, the Peynet’s museum, the Naval Museum of Napoleon (in a 17th century stone fort) and the Archaeology museum. What’s more we walked a lot with no plan (we didnt have any map anyway) so getting lost in some small alleys was just ideal for us. You can also go down to a beautiful port with countless sailboats.
Don’t miss the Juan-les-Pins, in ourdays part of Antibes that usually the tourists go for clubbing and swimming.
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The village of ST PAUL DE VENCE, 18km away from Nice, is an absolutely charming coble stoned place.
There are dozens of art galleries, ateliers and gift shops and from what I know in July/August the tourists are thousands. It was almost empty when I went in October and it was beautiful. You can also enjoy drinking your coffee or having a meal in one of the small cafes of the village.
ps.10 minutes walk uphill is the Modern Art Museum. Directions: Go to the main bus station(Gare Routiere) and take bus no. 400 (Vence par St Paul) on boulevard Jean Juares in Nice. As the bus goes up the mountain you will see the walled medieval village of St Paul to your left.
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You should explore the French Riviera by car. The A8 from Italy runs inland
parallel to the coast. The inland roads are narrow and they can be winding, so
you should allow more time for your journey. The views are magnificent! Leave a Comment
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When going to Nice, France, you should not miss out on the beautyful village of Eze, just a short busride from Nice. Walk up to the bothanical garden and enjoy the wonderful wiew of the riviera. Leave a Comment Address: Eze,France
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CANNES, 33km away from Nice, is a resort for some rich & famous people of the world.
It's famous of course, for its festivals and has some expensive hotels but its nice to walk along blvd de la Croisette or climb up to the hill Le Suquet to have a panoramic view of the city.
Stroll around the port and admire some really huge yachts or go to Rue d'Antibes for the high-class boutiques. I got bored after a while but in Cannes we saw some nice/strange city scenes. Take a look at my pics Directions: 40' by train from Nice
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