Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Tourrettes-sur-Loup is one of the most beautiful and well preserved medieval villages on the Cote d'Azur
almost clinging to the cliffs with the houses forming a wall around the village and as such a
fortification.
The village is located 14 kilometres up from the coast, 5-6 kilometres from Vence and with only
22 kilometres to Nice Airport. Tourrettes-sur-Loup is close to nature with wild gorges and roaring
waterfalls, beautiful hiking paths where you meet flocks of sheep and goats nipping the wild thyme
and with the shepherd close by.
The village is truly genuine and charming with the little church
residing on Roman foundations, the small winding streets with picturesque and well preserved houses
cherished in generations and favoured by the mild climate.
Many craftsmen have taken residence here and the village square is buzzing surrounded by small
restaurants and cafes. There is a lot of chatting going on in the butcher shop, the bakery and the
grocery store or when the small weekly market is in town. As the rays from the winter sun lure the
old women out on the benches along the church wall the men gather for a game of boule.
However, if you prefer the more sporty activities there are tennis courts and riding clubs nearby.
Golf courses can be reached within 1/2 hour, ski resorts within 1 1/2 hour.
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