The Verdant View from the Road Leading to Tourtour - “The Village in the Sky of Provence”

Tourtour Provence is like a village in the sky. Set on top of a windy hill (elevation 900 meters) with sweeping views all the way out to Frejus and the Mediterranean with the Mount St Victoire between. It’s a little known part of the Haute Var, Provence but it’s so worth seeking out.

The population is just under 500 but the locals are a tight knit group who put on one of the most amazing festivals known as the Fête de l’Oeuf (egg Festival) around Easter every year.

Tourtour is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France and is well worth a visit. Take a walk through tiny cobbled streets to admire the well-restored village houses with their manicured gardens. There are lot of art galleries, the streets are peppered with fountains and it’s a very photogenic place. You’ll also spot ancient remains of older buildings, and the town hall is in a 17th century castle complete with turrets.

There’s a fossil museum, created by a local resident with a serious interest in fossils. The church of Saint-Denis at the top of the village is a classified historic monument and the views from its spot are outstanding.

The restaurants serve simple yet freshly made food which of course goes perfectly with a nice glass of chilled rosé. It’s about a 20 minutes’ drive from lively Cotignac. If you can take the road via Aups or Villecroze which, by the way, are also both villages worth a detour should time allow.

Most of the cafés and bars in Tourtour serve casual food – check out the great frites at La Farigoulette. But, there is also the more distinguished “La Table” restaurant with one Michelin star where you will find dishes like sautéed Ray or Guinea fowl. Prices here start at 28 euros per person.

For further information please visit thegoodlifefrance.com/tourtour-provence-the-prettiest-lit... www.francethisway.com/places/tourtour.php and www.avignon-et-provence.com/en/tourism-provence/tourtour

Some rights reserved

Taken in: France / Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / Arrondissement de Brignoles / Tourtour (show map)

Taken on: September 8, 2022

Tags:

Tourtour Provence

Provence

Haute Var, Provence

Sky

Clouds

Blue

Trees

Landscape

Field

Village

cloudscape

ContactGroups

THE GALAXY

Scenics, not just landscapes!

Saariy'sQualityPictures « less

Groups appears in: • sky & clouds • Sky Shots - Sunsets, Sunrises, Clouds, Sky and Water or Land more » • SKY IS CREATIVE, I'm Not ! • Sky Poetry • Cloudscapes - No comment = Ban • Landscapes!!! • Clouds, Storms, Sunsets & Sunrises • Scenic Areas or Photos in Rural Areas • Landscapes of the World • Scenics, not just landscapes! • Clouds at Home • Photographs, Landscapes & Monuments of France • Unforgettable Landscapes(High Quality) • Skies, Clouds, Suns & Moons (Post 1 Comment 3) • Sky As A Canvas ~ ~ ~ • The Lie of the Land (add one, comment one) • ***Ineffable*** Award 3 • Saariy's Quality Pictures.Comment&Fave Lover's Favorites • Visionary Arts Gallery Level 1 (P1:A5) • Exquisite LIGHTSCAPES (Invite other if you like) • Moon's Eclipse P1/A2 • Landscape Beauty ! • :: Arte De Luz :: • Landscape Photographs - P 1 A 1 • Magic Universe P1/A2 - Active Sweeper • Sky glory • Creativity with Clouds • AT YOUR BEST(EACH PHOTO NEEDS ADMIN. INVITATION) • The Galaxy & Stars 1 (P1/C5 - No AI Images • CSSS: Clouds / Cirrus • CSSS: Clouds / Cirrus Uncinus • ART MIX P1/A3 • Members Choice (Admin Invite Only) • Lovers of Landscapes / Post 1, Award 2 • Best of Lovers of Landscapes/ Admin invite only. • Art Of Clouds • CONTACT GROUPS [ POST 1 - AWARDS 5 ] • Carolina's farm friends - P1/C3 • MakeLove☮NotWar • Photos Thru Your Lens, (No People) P1,A1 or MORE at the time of • CSSS: Earth - My Perspective, A Personal Focus • Nice as it Gets Level 2 • Nice As It Gets Level 4 • Nice as it gets Level 1 post 1 award 5 • Nice as it Gets Level 3 • Follow me my friends (public) • !* Remembrance Susy ♥in Ricordo della cara amica♥NO SL ! « less

Camera: Nikon D80, f/10.0, 1/400 sec, 18mm (=27mm), ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D80
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	18mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.00
Show full info

Stats: 6,960 views / 570 comments

go back

Link to this photo view:
Link to this photo large view: