Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Vence

Vence is a town in Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 18,668 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 59 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (1 km), Chapelle Sainte-Elisabeth (2 km) and Fondation Maeght (3 km).

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Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Vence, Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vence at a glance

Location
Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 18,668
Coordinates
43.7225° N, 7.1118° E
Places within 50 km
185 (185 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vence

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Churches near Vence

93 churches within 100 km of Vence. The closest is Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vence

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vence. The closest is Château de Montfort Dit le Gaudelet (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vence

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vence. The closest is Mont Boron (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Vence

22 museums within 100 km of Vence. The closest is Fondation Maeght (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vence

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vence. The closest is Jardin Botanique (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Vence

10 caves within 100 km of Vence. The closest is Grotte Préhistorique du Lazaret (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vence

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vence
  2. 1 km Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame · church, Maritime Alps
  3. 2 km Chapelle Sainte-Elisabeth · church, Maritime Alps
  4. 7 km Chapelle Notre-Dame de Protection · church, Maritime Alps
  5. 4 km Château de Montfort Dit le Gaudelet · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  6. 3 km Fondation Maeght · museum, Maritime Alps
  7. 3 km Back to Vence

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From travellers near Vence

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    Within 15 km of Vence

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vence by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5993Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4960Château de Montfort Dit le Gaudelet (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1444Mont Boron (19 km)
    Museums2022Fondation Maeght (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1821Jardin Botanique (11 km)
    Caves410Grotte Préhistorique du Lazaret (19 km)
    Beaches & coast57Baie des Anges (17 km)
    Parks56Marineland (closed) (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Lac de Saint-Cassien (37 km)
    Other attractions55Port de Cap d'Ail (31 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascade de Gairaut (15 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R161 (31 km)
    Buddhist sites01Pagode Hông Hiên Tu (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Missiri Mosque (53 km)

    Vence: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vence?

    Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (church, about 1 km), Chapelle Sainte-Elisabeth (church, about 2 km), Fondation Maeght (museum, about 3 km), Château de Montfort Dit le Gaudelet (heritage site, about 6 km), Chapelle Notre-Dame de Protection (church, about 8 km), Musée National du Sport (museum, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vence?

    185 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Vence?

    Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame, about 1 km by road; Chapelle Sainte-Elisabeth (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vence?

    Château de Montfort Dit le Gaudelet, about 6 km by road; Château de Villeneuve Loubet (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vence?

    Mont Boron, about 19 km by road; Jardin Exotique D'èze (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vence?

    Start in Vence, visit Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame, then Chapelle Sainte-Elisabeth, then Chapelle Notre-Dame de Protection, then Château de Montfort Dit le Gaudelet, then Fondation Maeght, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vence?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Vence

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vence’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vence on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.