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Visit Tourtour

Tourtour is about 50km inland in Provence, west of Frejus, north-west from Draguignan, and south of the Gorges du Verdon - hence well placed to explore both the coast and the interior.

The town is at the north of the Cotes de Provence region, a wine growing region that stretches south-east to the coast from Tourtour.

The old town dates from the middle ages and is the interesting part of a visit - there are plenty of the requisite narrow streets lined with very picturesque Provencal houses to explore, and a few minor highlights such as the oil mill (still in operation) and the clocktower, and the remains of a two old castles.

There are two parts to the old town, the earlier dating from the 11th century, and the latter (around the square) from the 14th century.

The beautiful old olive trees in the central square were imported from Italy to replace the elms that long stood here but died.

The town hall, post office (housed in an old chateau) and Chapel of Saint Trinity are later still, dating from the 17th century - the former is painted in lovely pastel colours and with unusual towers at each corner. Not quite sure if I like it or not, but its impressive...see also the 12th century Grimaldi tower, a little way out of town.

attractive fountains in Tourtour (photos kindly contributed by Valerie Willis)

On a clear day there are great views from the church that extend out across to the Mediterranean beyond Frejus, and also to Mont Ventoux - hence the village has been attractively labelled as 'the village in the sky'

Tourtour is one of a group of towns each with their own particular charm in this part of Provence known as the Upper Var - see also Salernes, Les Arcs, Aups, Lorgues, Flayosc...

(Note: photos kindly contributed by Valerie Willis)