Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a charming medieval village, 14km from the coast, between Nice and Cannes, and perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by superb landscapes where prickly pears grow naturally. The village is named for the three towers that punctuate the maze of little stone streets. Although its marvellous defensive position encouraged habitation as far back as the Neanderthal period, most of the buildings date from the 15th century. The village is known as the ‘Violets Town’ because this pretty violet flower has been grown there for a century, and violet growing is still one of the main activities of the village. From October to March, the violet flowers are cultivated, culminating in a violet festival in the beginning of March.