Guided Tour of St-Paul de Vence & Villa Rothschild

Explore the historic village of St-Paul de Vence and it's many art galleries before touring the Ile de France, a Rothschild-curated museum.

After boarding your transfer boat you'll take a scenic drive into the charmingly historical 16th-century village of St-Paul de Vence, famous for its litany of art galleries and bountiful boutiques. From there you'll head to the breathtaking Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild — home to a collection of incredible art and antiques collected by the Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild throughout her life, and now fondly referred to as "Ile de France."

Shore Thing Highlights

Take a guided tour of the surrounding gardens
Visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Visit the village of Saint-Paul de Vence

Need to know

This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Sailors on Shore Things do not need to book a tender — visit the Sailor App to review meeting time/locations
Sailors booked on a Shore Thing will be tendered to Nice pier, rather than Villefranche, to board their coaches
All Shore Things will return to Nice pier to tender back to the ship
This Shore Thing involves steep inclines at both locations
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Both locations include a guided tour plus plenty of time to wander, sip, or simply soak it all in at your own pace
Driving routes follow narrow, single-lane roads where traffic is common; Highway travel is limited

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Guided Tour of St-Paul de Vence & Villa Rothschild

Explore the historic village of St-Paul de Vence and it's many art galleries before touring the Ile de France, a Rothschild-curated museum.

Shore Thing Highlights

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Experience shores the Virgin way

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