“A small boutique hotel in the historic centre of Vence on the French Riviera. Interiors pair Baroque details with striking Pop Art, creating an eclectic, gallery-like feel. Facilities include a breakfast offering, coffee shop and handy on-site services. Characterful and easy-going.”

Hotel review

A fabulous, vibrantly decorated and beautifully run addition to the choice of places to stay in the hills above Cannes and Nice. The late 18th century house faces the town's great ash tree, planted in the reign of François I and captured in paint by Soutine. Inside, the imaginative decoration is ravishing, the five suites large, airy and luxurious, the breakfast delicious.

Recommended for

  • Short break

    • Wake up to mountain views and wander cobbled lanes, returning to a cosy, art-filled 18th century house for a slow, easy retreat
  • Artworks

    • Fabulous modern art by Hockney, Arman, Gilbert and George, pop-art, as well as pastiches of Picasso and Lichtenstein
  • Local exploring

    • Step outside into Vence’s old town, with galleries, the Matisse Chapel and Fondation Maeght all within easy reach
  • Great walks

    • Head into the hills for an easy hike, with scenic trails offering big views over the Riviera and surrounding valleys
  • Local markets

    • The nearby towns of Biot, Tourette-sur-Loup, Valbonne as well as Vence itself hold local produce markets every week
  • Other Activities

    • Spend a morning at the Fondation Maeght, where modern art sits among sculptures and leafy Mediterranean gardens
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Matisse Chapel nearby, a quiet, light-filled space that feels both simple and surprisingly moving
  • Child friendly

    • Children over six are welcome
  • Romantic

  • Family Suites

  • No restaurant

  • Full of character

  • Intimate

  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

  • Charming

  • Quirky

  • Boutique

  • B&B

  • Tennis Court

  • Townhouse

Facilities

  • Rooms

    4 rooms in this hotel
  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 15 per day
  • Child friendly

    Children over six are welcome
  • Walking distance restaurants

    Plenty of eateries near by
  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Family Suites

  • Car not required

  • No restaurant

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • In room music system

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Suites

  • Sitting Room

  • Garden

  • Tennis Court

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Head into the hills for an easy hike, with scenic trails offering big views over the Riviera and surrounding valleys
  • Local markets

    • The nearby towns of Biot, Tourette-sur-Loup, Valbonne as well as Vence itself hold local produce markets every week
  • Other Activities

    • Spend a morning at the Fondation Maeght, where modern art sits among sculptures and leafy Mediterranean gardens
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Matisse Chapel nearby, a quiet, light-filled space that feels both simple and surprisingly moving

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