Not far from Nice, just 20 km to the west, among green hills covered with pine forests, lies one of the most picturesque towns in Provence, Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

This town impresses with its beauty: massive fortress walls, medieval buildings made of local stone, and numerous art galleries create a unique color and atmosphere. Saint-Paul is known as a town of craftsmen, artists, and painters. It attracts attention far beyond France due to its combination of nature, history, and art under the bright blue sky of the south of France.

The French Riviera has been a popular place among artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Magnelli, and Léger. In 1962, Chagall decorated one of the chapels of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité Cathedral with a mosaic depicting Moses. Chagall fell in love with the Côte d'Azur from his first visits after emigrating to Europe. "I thank fate for this coast," he wrote. After the war, he often visited the south of France, living in Vence and Nice, and in 1966 he finally moved to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where he built the villa 'La Colline'.

A stone path leads from the villa to the fortress walls, which Chagall walked daily, enjoying the views. He often stopped to capture the landscapes and atmosphere, creating a series of paintings known as 'Views of Saint-Paul'.

The house was designed for work, and despite his age, Chagall remained in demand. As part of the 'Life on the French Riviera in Works of Art' route, three of his paintings can be seen on Chemin Saint-Clair and the Trio roundabout.

Having lived in Saint-Paul for almost 20 years, Chagall rests here. His modest grave is adorned with a marble slab featuring angel wings and the dates of his life, 1887, 1985.

In 1973, the National Museum of Marc Chagall was opened in Nice, showcasing 17 paintings of the Biblical Message gifted to France. The collection also includes mosaics and stained glass depicting the Creation of the World.

In 1964, Chagall painted the ceiling of the Paris Grand Opera, in 1966 he created a panel for the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and in Chicago, he decorated the National Bank building with the mosaic 'The Four Seasons' (1972).

In 1977, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, and in 1977 and 1978, an exhibition of his works was held at the Louvre to mark the artist's 90th birthday. Contrary to tradition, works by a still-living author were exhibited at the Louvre.

Chagall did not live to see his centenary, maintaining creative activity until the end of his life. Next to him rests his second wife, Valentina Brodskaya, known as Vava Chagall, whose image he captured on his canvases.