mountain pass
Col de Vence
A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Tourrettes-sur-Loup works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vence, 24km from Gorges de la Mescla.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 4,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vence, about 4 km away.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup (French pronunciation: [tuʁɛt syʁ lu]; Occitan: Torretas de Lop) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. It has been called Tourrettes-sur-Loup ever since the early twentieth century although prior to that it was known as Tourrettes-les-Vence, a name that arose in theRead more
sixteenth century and lasted until the French revolution. This is an artisan's village situated near Vence. It features medieval and Romanesque buildings.
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 has a population of just over 4,000 residents. Inhabitants of the village are known as Tourrettans in French.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tourrettes-sur-Loup?
Within an hour or so of Tourrettes-sur-Loup: Col de Vence (5 km), Antibes Old Town (16 km), Promenade des Anglais (17 km), La Croisette, Cannes (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Tourrettes-sur-Loup?
The nearest famous roads are Col de Vence, Grande Corniche and Corniche de l'Esterel.
Where is Tourrettes-sur-Loup?
Tourrettes-sur-Loup is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from Vence.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,051
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.7157, 7.0589
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Tourrettes-sur-Loup
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Antibes Old Town
A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
La Croisette, Cannes
The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Gorges de la Mescla
A deep confluence gorge in the Var backcountry on the classic Monte Carlo Rally roads north of Nice.
24 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
26 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Tourrettes-sur-Loup
11 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
- 24 kmEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
- 26 kmGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- 27 kmGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- 31 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
- 35 kmGorges du Cians RoadThe D28 squeezes through a canyon of blood-red schist so narrow the cliffs almost touch overhead: one of the most surreal gorge drives in the Alpes-Maritimes, en route to Beuil.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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