Yves Montand in Saint-Paul de Vence: A New Guided Tour Reveals the Artist’s Life in the French Riviera Village

SAINT-PAUL DE VENCE — The story of Yves Montand comes back to life in the streets of Saint-Paul de Vence with a new guided tour dedicated to the artist’s relationship with one of the most famous villages on the French Riviera. Entitled “Yves Montand, une étoile à Saint-Paul”, the tour is organised by the Saint-Paul de Vence Tourist Office.

The experience offers visitors the opportunity to discover a lesser-known side of the artist, who remained closely connected to the village for almost four decades. Through storytelling and a selection of visual materials, the tour retraces Montand’s life in Saint-Paul and the encounters that helped shape both his personal and professional journey.

Yves Montand and Saint-Paul de Vence: a relationship spanning almost 40 years

Actor, singer and internationally renowned performer, Yves Montand was one of the personalities who helped make Saint-Paul de Vence a privileged meeting place for artists and leading figures from the cultural world.

His relationship with the village, however, went far beyond its glamorous reputation. Montand developed a deep and lasting connection with Saint-Paul de Vence, which continued for almost four decades.

The new tour organised by the Tourist Office aims to tell the story of this relationship through the places, people and events that accompanied the artist during his years in the village.

A journey through history, encounters and memories

The guided tour begins by exploring the circumstances surrounding Yves Montand’s arrival in Saint-Paul de Vence and the role the village played in his life.

The itinerary then focuses on the encounters that influenced his destiny, bringing together aspects of his private life with his artistic and professional career.

Photographs and other visual materials help recreate the atmosphere of the period and bring Montand’s presence in the village back to life.

More than simply a tour dedicated to a famous personality, the experience offers a journey into the memory of Saint-Paul de Vence and the story of one of the most influential artists of 20th-century French culture.

Upcoming Yves Montand guided tours in Saint-Paul de Vence

The “Yves Montand, une étoile à Saint-Paul” tour is conducted in French and lasts approximately one hour to one hour and 15 minutes.

The meeting point is the Saint-Paul de Vence Tourist Office, at 2 rue Grande. Advance booking is required.

Following the tour scheduled for Thursday, August 27 at 11am, additional dates are planned:

• Friday, September 4, at 11am;
• Friday, September 11, at 11am;

• Wednesday, September 16, at 11am;
• Wednesday, September 30, at 2:30pm.

The schedule may be subject to change.

Prices and booking information

The individual ticket costs €8.50 per person, while admission is free for children up to 10 years old.

A private tour can also be arranged at a cost of €25 per person, with a minimum of two participants. Additional dates may be organised upon request, subject to availability.

For information and bookings, visitors can contact the Saint-Paul de Vence Tourist Office, at 2 rue Grande, by phone at 04 93 32 86 95 or by email at serviceguide@saint-pauldevence.com.

The Yves Montand tour is part of the Tourist Office’s programme of themed guided tours, which explores the history, heritage and numerous artists who have helped shape the cultural identity of Saint-Paul de Vence.