The medieval village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup is situated on a rocky promontory and overlooks two green valleys as well as the sea.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Tourette-Sur-Loup already has this destination in mind.
Culture and history
The Église Saint-Grégoire was extended in 1551 on the site of a 12th-century Romanesque church.
The Église Saint-Grégoire houses a stele dedicated to Mercury dating from the 3rd century.
The Église Saint-Grégoire houses a triptych in the tradition of the 15th century and in the style of the Bréa brothers.
The Musée La Bastide aux Violettes presents the history of Tourrettes-sur-Loup and the Victoria violet variety.
The Victoria violet has been cultivated in Tourrettes-sur-Loup since 1880.
The Chapelle Saint-Jean was built in 1674, destroyed by a hurricane in 1925 and rebuilt from 1959 onwards with the support of local residents.
A guided tour of the Bastide aux Violettes includes tastings of violet and rose petals as well as candied verbena and mint leaves.
A guided tour of Tourrettes-sur-Loup begins at the fortification walls of the Cité des Arts et des Violettes.
Nature and trails
The Circuit du Mounard offers views of the fortifications of Tourrettes and the former railway line during a woodland hike.
During a visit to the greenhouses of the Bastide aux Violettes, visitors can see and smell the Victoria violet during the season from November to March.
Events
The Fête des Violettes takes place every year on the first weekend of March and includes, among other things, a flower parade and a market featuring local producers.
Other destinations: Gorbio, Vallauris, Cuébris, Pégomas, Saint-Martin-Du-Var, La Turbie, Cantaron, Saint-Blaise
