Arriving — The nearest rail station is in Cagnes-sur-Mer. From here buses (no. 655) depart every 30 minutes, dropping passengers off in St-Paul-de-Vence (1.50€ one-way, journey time 1 hr.), then in Vence 10 minutes later. Bus (no. 9) also leaves from Nice every 15 minutes, dropping passengers off in Vence (1.70€ one-way, trip time: 1 hr.), from where you can hop aboard bus no. 655 down to St-Paul-de- Vence (trip time: 10 min.). For information, contact Lignes d’Azur (www.lignesdazur.com; tel. 08-10-06-10-06). If you’re driving from Nice, take either the A8 highway or the coastal route du Bord du Mer west, turn inland at Cagnes-sur-Mer, and follow signs north to St-Paul-de-Vence.

Visitor Information -- The Office de Tourisme is at 2 rue Grande (www.saint-pauldevence.com; tel. 04-93-32-86-95).

Getting Around — St-Paul’s Old Town is entirely pedestrianized, and most of the narrow streets are paved in cobblestones. Note that driving a car here is prohibited, except to drop off luggage at an Old Town hotel, and by prior arrangement only. The Fondation Maeght is around half a mile out of town.

ATMs/BanksBNP Paribas, rd-pt Sainte Claire (tel. 08-20-82-00-01).

Mail & PostageLa Poste, rd-pt Sainte Claire (tel. 36-31).

PharmaciesPharmacie Saint Paul, rd-pt Sainte Claire (tel. 04-93-32-80-78).

 

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.