St. Paul's famous 1615 Grande Fontaine, upgraded in 1850, is a national icon.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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October 5th 2014
This piece of living history, perched 600 ft up on a hill between Nice and the nearby town of Vence, is an absolute “must” for anyone visiting the Côte d’Azur. It is authentic, unspoiled, and so incredibly picturesque that today its 400 residents receive 2 ½ million visitors per year. It is not a “tourist trap”, however ! I was fortunate to be able to visit it twice. Starting in the 1 ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more