The views from this tiny mountain village are second to none anywhere in this area, a real treat for lovers of nature and panoramas....

The Place Jean Caissa is the historic centre of this little village and the place where people congregate in the community. In the winter...

In the summer months, the area turns from a ski dominated town to a place where people come to enjoy the tremendous natural beauty of...

This little ski resort was built in the 1930s and since that time has thrived, becoming one of the more popular places to visit in...

This little chapel is a great modern design, built in the 20th Century as a centrepiece to this small skiing resort in the Alps....

Definitely only recommended in the high summer months, this open air swimming pool is a great place to cool off after a long walk in...

The Col de Valberg is recognised as one of the best walks you can take in this mountainous area. The entire route which takes...

It doesn’t seem to matter how small a town is in the mountains of France, but at some point it will become a ski resort...

To the south of this small village is a spectacular area of forest that attracts tourists and nature lovers from across the region. The...

Henri Matisse moved to the town in 1943 and made his home in Vence for some time. He was persuaded by a local nurse...

Legend has it that in 1538, Francis I, King of France cam e to the town in order to meet Charles V of the Holy...

The castle within the walls is situated at the heart of the village and was the main residence of the most important person who lived...

The Courtyard of the Provost was constructed in the 13th Century and was designed as a residence for the Bishop and the provosts of the...

The Gate of Peyra dates in its present form from 1310. It is thought that there had been an entrance to the old city...

Standing in the Place Surian is one of the most famous buildings in the community, known as ‘The House of the Holy Spirit’. At...

Place Godeau was once the site of the old Roman cemetery in the community, but that was removed in 1780, and replaced with an interesting...

The Place du Peyra was originally the forum of the town when it was under Roman control nearly two thousand years ago. It would...

The Rue du Marche interestingly has only developed into the main commercial street in the village in the last hundred years or so. Before...

The centre of the village is where the interesting looking town hall stands, a masterpiece of local design and architecture. It has been created...

The Adventure Maze is another of the outstanding outdoor attractions that this small town has to offer. There are well over three kilometres of...