Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Tourrettes-sur-Loup (French pronunciation: [tuʁɛt syʁ lu]; Occitan: Torretas de Lop) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.

Situated 14 km from the Mediterranean coast, between Vence and Grasse, Tourrettes-sur-Loup is predominantly a tourist village however it does have a rich historical background.

Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a medieval village, perched on a rocky spur, situated on the southern slope of the Puy de Tourrettes.

The houses are situated around a half moon circuit that forms the central route for the village.

A farmers market including craft stalls is set up in the village square, with games for children.

Aerial view of the village
The Parade of the Flowers
Violet festival decorations
Violet festival parade