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Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Also known as Torretas de Lop, Tourrettes sur Loup
Tourrettes-sur-Loup (; ) 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 the sixteenth century and lasted until the French revolution. This is an artisan's village situated near Vence. It features medieval and Romanesque buildings.
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Place details
- Locality
- Tourrettes-sur-Loup
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Country
- France
- Population
- 4,051
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15 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Economy
- Sites and monuments
- Architecture
- Access
- By road
- By rail
- By air
- Distances from Tourrettes-sur-loup
- Activities
- Violet festival
- Population
- See also
- References
- External links
Tourrettes-sur-Loup (; ) 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 the 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.
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