Location: Vence
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The 5 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Vence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Vence
1. Azur Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 193 reviews
Visit the wineries of Provence with its amazing scenery and rich history. Learn about and taste, with your English speaking winemaker guide, the best Rosé wines in the world as well as discovering Provence's light whites and full bodied reds.
2. Entre Mes Chocolats
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
3. Chapelle du Rosaire
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4.0 based on 587 reviews
Reviewed By JRAsFishBabe
Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence is a small Catholic Chapel in Vence, dedicated to the Dominican Order, built and decorated between 1949 to 1951. It houses a number of Matisse originals and was regarded by Matisse, himself, as his 'Masterpiece'. Some also regard it as one the great religious structures of the 20th century. Henri Matisse collaborated on the chapel in response to a request by Monique Bourgeois asking for his help with the Chapel's design. Ms. Bourgeois was a young nurse who had attended to Matisse's recovery from surgery due to cancer. She had also served as his model, posing for several drawings and paintings. In 1943. she joined the Dominican convent in Vence and became, Sister Jacques-Marie. The Chapel is situated on a hillside, overlooking the beautiful Southeastern France countryside. The exterior is a white building, with a roof decorated in a blue and white zigzag pattern and a metal cross with a bell sitting atop it. Inside, its white walls reflect the colours of the stained glass windows. Everything inside is due to the genius of Matisse, the altar, furnishings, and liturgical items, all done in a simplistic style. Whether you are a Matisse fan or just an admirer of creativity, this should on your places to visit while in the Vence area!
