Although there are plenty of souvenir shops inside this walled village, you won't get the feeling that it is a tourist trap! There are many people on the streets or in front of their hones that live there, and the artists are all from the area. A bit off the beaten path, but well worth a visit.
This is a gem of a village, which manages to be pretty, witty and full of charm while retaining a genuine "village" feel, with genuine local working people living side by side with tourists and ex-pats without being overwhelmed by them. Don't tell anybody - lets keep it our secret destination !!!
An absolutely charming medieval walled village close to Vence and St. Paul de Vence. A must see for lovers of Provence, as it is off the beaten track and away from tourist hoards. A great way to spend the day for those in the area of Antibes, Cannes or Grasse. Charming cobbled streets, little cafes, eateries, boutiques and patisserie line this delightful village, known for its cultivation of violets. A charming little marketing is held each Wednesday selling local produce and goods. breathtaking views of the Loup river outside the medieval walls.
We visited this lovely medeival village on our day trip around French Riviera with Viator. Highly recommed to visit the nice village, climb the narrow cobble stone walkways. LOVELY.
Just pretty and everywhere you look you can take a nice photo. You must have a violet ice-cream their specialty, really good!
This Village is not visited may be as much as Saint-Paul de Vence, but is as beautiful and charming, as expected. It is worth the trip, not only for the Village but as well for the landscape that surrounds it. If you would like to visit a Village that is very old, this is the one, reason for being called "Medieval Walled Village". As an additional point of interest, this village is the center point for Violettes, having the" La Bastide aux Violettes", which is a must!. Tourrettes sur Loup a village of Arts and Violettes.
One of the most beautiful medieval villages in Côte d'Azure. Very quiet, less overcrowded, many shops to buy souvenirs and nice walk though narrow streets.
This medieval village is lovely!! It is NOT half as touristy as most of the other hilltop villages in the south of France. It is old and beautifully kept and yes there stairs.....it is medieval. They did have have buggies or strollers back then. There are great artisans there that have stunning art pieces including pottery, wood work, painting, jewellery, to name a few. There are some souvenir shops that sell ciolettepeoducts etc nut I love that! We also has the chance to taste violence ice cream at Toms. Loved it! Daughter hated it! The alleys and small walkways are gorgeous! Really cannot say enough about it. Stunning views too. Hardly anyone else there but locals when we went And I was walking with a cane due to knee surgery. Hard work and painful but so worth it!!!!! I imagine with the crowds in Summer it may not be so fun.
Round every twist and turn there are lovely pictures- with a great temptation to take many photographs. In October it was delightfully quiet and peaceful. There is a huge range of artisans working in this village, with some unique products- many based on violets. A really beautiful Provencal town.
If you love those hilltop villages you absolutely love this one. This is a little larger that some of the others and there are plenty of places to shop and eat around here.We had a great lunch here at a local restaurant and had crepes with all local ingredients and local wine.Then you have to get the gelato made with roses and violets. Walk around the village for a ton of picture opportunities and great views of the surrounding area.