The main airport servicing Saint-Paul-de-Vence is the Nice International Airport (nice.aeroport.fr), about 16 miles/50 minutes away, depending on traffic. There are a few options for transportation such as buses, taxi, or car rental.

By Bus: Catch the 400 bus from bus stop Aeroport Promenade. The bus leaves every 30 to 45 minutes and takes about an hour. From Terminal 1 it takes about 10 - 15 minutes to walk to the bus stop on the Promenade des Anglais. From Terminal 2, take the free airport shuttle to Terminal 1. It will then take about 10 or 15 minutes to walk to the bus stop called Aeroport Promenade. A bus ticket will cost around €1.50 and tickets can be purchased onboard.

By Car: One of the most convenient ways to get around the Riviera is by car. All of France and Europe`s major car rental companies have branches at Nice Airport. To reach Saint-Paul-de-Vence from Nice, take the A8 motorway to exit 48 and follow signs to La Colle sur Loup on Rte 436.

There are several public car parks near the village: route des Serres, chemin des Gardettes, route de Vence, montee des Trious. Cost of metered parking in Saint-Paul-de-Vence is about €1 for 50 minutes; €4 for half a day; €6 for a full day. Public car parks are free after 7 pm.

Espace Sainte-Claire by Vinci: a private underground car park offering 450 spaces on 10 storys at the entrance to the village.

Taxi or Uber: Either a Taxi or Uber will take about an hour from Nice Airport to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Keep in mind that a taxi is very expensive and taxi drivers have a reputation in France for overcharging.

An Uber (www.uber.com) is a much better option from the airport. No cash exchanges hands, all driver`s info is on your phone, and the drivers are known to be friendly and professional. You can also opt for Uber`s upgraded higher priced service, the Uber Black Car, which works the same but your driver will be in a suit and tie while driving a luxury sedan.

The nearest train station is Cagnes Sur Mer (TER line 4). From the Cagnes Sur Mer train station, you will need take the bus #400 to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Regional express trains (TERs) offer fast services between all the main towns along the French Riviera from Cannes to Ventimiglia. www.ter-snf.com/paca

Taxi Patrice: +33 (0)6 85 57 13 10

Taxi Lionel: +33 (0)6 09 28 55 36 - Available 24/7 including Sundays and bank holidays

There are several public car parks near the village: route des Serres, chemin des Gardettes, route de Vence, montée des Trious.

Cost of metered parking in Saint-Paul de Vence: About €1 for 50 minutes; €4 for half a day; €6 for a full day. Public car parks are free after 7 pm.

Espace Sainte-Claire by Vinci: a private underground car park offering 450 spaces on 10 storys at the entrance to the village.

St Paul is a walking city; in fact, it is the only way to get around the pedestrianized Old Town. The streets are narrow with little shady squares, ancient fountains, and gateways making it a very charming town to walk in.

You will not want to bike around the Old Town but there are some great bike trails that have been designed especially for holidaying cyclists. These `discovery` trails will take you through spectacular landscapes with plenty of gastronomy, geography and history to enjoy.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence is generally a very safe place, but tourists are still subject to being targets for petty crime. Common sense safety should be practiced while traveling. Pickpockets tend to target places where tourists congregate, so be cautious when going to historic sites, museums, restaurants, or when taking public transportation.

The currency of Saint-Paul-de-Vence is the Euro, US dollars are not accepted.

Generally, banking hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm; some banks are open on Saturdays and certain evenings and many close for lunch, often from 12 pm until - 2 pm.

2 cash dispensers...

ATM available 24/7 at the BNP bank, rond point Sainte-Claire
ATM available 24/7 at La Poste (Post Office), rond point Sainte-Claire

Credit cards are generally accepted in all shops, galleries, hotels and restaurants in Saint-Paul de Vence. A minimum amount applies (either €7 or €15).

Saint-Paul boasts a mild, sunny climate. The warmest months are June through August when average highs reach above 80F. During this time, average lows are around 60F. Summer is the driest time of the year in Saint-Raphael and averages ten or more hours of sunlight per day.

During the winter (December, January and February), average highs are around a mild 50F, while lows are in the upper 30`s overnight. These months are the wettest, seeing between 8 to 10 days per month of rain, and the average sunlight per day is about four to five hours.

French is the official language spoken in Saint-Paul. The area has a large population of international tourist and you will find that many people speak English in the restaurants, bars and hotels. If you do decide to travel into the surrounding, more rural villages, or head off the beaten track you may find fewer people that speak the English language. We suggest you get a good English-French guidebook and familiarize yourself with common phrases such as hello, goodbye, excuse me and numbers 1-10.

The restaurants in Saint-Paul all share a taste for the culture of their village with excellent food options made to taste even better by the pleasant setting, and, in some case, countryside view. La Colombed`Or offers wonderful cuisine in a setting unlike any other. As you dine, you will notice paintings filling the walls of artists who in the earlier 20th-century were offered room and board in exchange for their artwork. Artists such as Matisse and Picasso

Saint-Paul and the surrounding region offers a mix of unique flavors - traditional Provençal and Niçoise cuisine (the term coined for the style of food) isn`t the typical French food. With influences from the Mediterranean Sea, its warm and sunny climate, and proximity to Italy, the offerings include lots of fresh fish, vegetables, and herbs, along with Italian favorites such as pizza and gelato. What sets Nicoise cuisine apart from traditional French fare is the use of olive oil rather than butter. In fact, the use of olive oil in the French Riviera cuisine is reflected by the fact this region is one of the main suppliers of olive oil in France and a staple in the Mediterranean diet.

Remember the main meal is at lunch time so do as the French do and have your main meal between 12 and 2 pm. Meals between 2 and 6 pm are usually not available unless you`re in a major tourist spot.

The pedestrian-only rue Grande that runs the length of town offers many places to shop from antiques, arts and crafts galleries to souvenir and gift shops. You`ll also want to check out the winding streets that branch off of rue Grand. St Paul is known for their art galleries and artwork and while here, you`ll be sure to find artwork to fit any budget. As an artists` village, it`s also the place for more affordable crafts.The costume jewelry on sale at many of the shops is affordable and unique. You`ll also find Provencal fabrics on sale, as well as local gourmet delicacies like olive oils, wine and fruit liquors.

To call abroad from France dial: 00 + country code + regional code without the first 0 + phone number

To call France from abroad dial: international code + 33 + phone number without the first 0

Emergency medical assistance: 15
European emergency services from a mobile phone: 112
Poison control center: +33 (0)4 91 75 25 25

Doctors in Saint-Paul de Vence:

Doctors Jean, Lafforgue & Szepetowski - Tel. +33 (0)4 93 32 98 26 - Espace Sainte-Claire
Doctor Feuillade - Tel. +33 (0)4 93 32 80 20 - Rond point Sainte-Claire
Doctor Larcher - Tel. +33 (0)4 93 32 70 32 - Rond point Sainte-Claire