When it comes to the South France must go to the town, almost all visitors to the south of France are attracted to Eads, Grasse and so on. The few famous towns that come and go have long been exaggerated by their fame. But there is one mountain town that is quietly blooming in the mountains, and its unique beauty is the small town of Saint Paul de Vence in southern France.

This medieval hill town has a block-like center that hovers in a circular shape on top of a hill. In addition to the medieval atmosphere of the architecture, Sao Paulo is also a town full of art.

Picasso visited it many times, Matisse lived here for several years, and its museums house paintings by Miro, Modigliani, Braque, Fernand Leger, and more. Many famous painters and music composers eventually chose Sao Paulo de Hope as their final destination. The galleries and art workshops all over the alleyways in the town make it more romantic and bourgeois in the atmosphere.

Pick a few paths and walk through them in peace and quiet. Walking through it, you will find its exquisite, a small mailbox, a small street lamp, a small door can withstand repeated scrutiny. From color matching to pattern embellishment, from decoration to design are exquisite. Rich southern French style, ancient city walls, stone steps, churches, everywhere blooming flowers and summer flower trees, lavender scent of the warm air and cheap shopping clothes shops, souvenir shops! It's a scene anywhere. It's a picture. Walking in the town away from feeling the salty sea breeze and the faint fragrance of flowers, the years are quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Artist Community and Studio: Sao Paulo de Vence encourages artists to live and work here. They create artist communities that provide a platform for artists to communicate and collaborate with each other. There are also art studios in the community, giving artists space to create and display their work. This model of centralizing artists and studios facilitates interaction between artists and forms an environment for creative sharing.


Gallery: The gallery Windows on Rue Grande display works by Chagall, Cesar, Koons, Niki de Saint-Phalle and many other talented artists, It's like an open-air art gallery in itself.

⌚️ Duration: About an hour or two on foot

🚴 Transportation guideline: There is no direct train, it is recommended to drive or uber (local car is not convenient, Google map positioning Haut de Cagnes, Nice to the guideline: train 15 minutes ville-cagnes surmer, and then play bolt 20 minutes to the town, the town outside the car can not enter).

🙋🏻 Must-see attractions:

Maison de Jacques Prevert：The most beautiful corner, the former home of the great poet is now covered with green vines, becoming the symbol of St. Paul. Next to the house hung a picture of him once standing in front of the door, perhaps the inspiration for those poems that have passed down through the ages should have come from him looking out at the sea and the mountains.

Fontaine de Saint-Paul-de-Vence:The landmark fountain. Carina Lau's same punch card fountain, the famous St. Paul's spring water, the mountain spring water inside can be drunk directly, stand next to the fountain, put on sunglasses and sun hat and Carina Lau pose for a photo!

Paintings of elementary school students left decades ago: These clay paintings of squares are located at the site of an elementary school, right next to the cathedral on the top of the hill. The elementary school has been abandoned for many years, and the students who left these paintings are probably no longer alive. Through these paintings, it seems that you can still hear the laughter of the children crowded together when the teacher led everyone to paint on the wall.

Art statues everywhere: Sao Paulo's modern art statues are hidden in every corner of the town, and many shops will be placed in front of some strange modern art works, and you can find surprises from time to time.

tips:
1️⃣ A day trip from Nice or the surrounding towns is recommended. The town is small, but it is recommended to stay here for one night and feel the true French countryside.

2️⃣ When you're tired of browsing, relax at the popular Saint Paul De Vence, a cafe that has a traditional French bistro feel and is a great place for lunch and snacks. It is a coffee bar in an art town, full of French style, a small alley outside the store, each plant, the placement of tables and chairs are very artistic, into the store, only to find that there are two layers, the layout is warm and healing. The owner is very nice, love to talk and laugh with the guests, the main healthy food, fresh taste. 🌟 Special recommendation: Lavender Kiel.



3️⃣ Be sure to buy some perfumes from the famous Fragonard Perfumery, where you can also make your own unique perfume.

Godet is a century-old business founded in 1901 by Julien-Joseph Godet. It has now passed to the fourth generation of heirs. Their perfumes are made of pure Tian Tian formula, and each perfume bottle is hand-blown, and even the box is handmade. This traditional process gives each bottle of perfume a unique charm.

Staff are all girls, very friendly, service attitude is super good! They will actively ask you about your preferences and give you suggestions based on your favorite smells. Sisters who do not speak French do not have to worry, the staff can communicate with you fluently in English. The store has not expanded elsewhere and currently has only one store in Sao Paulo de Vence. So if you go to Sao Paulo de Vence to play sister don't miss!!

❤️ A small town is like a medieval oil painting, is not your yearning for life.
❤️ Work hard, love yourself and see the world 🌎