Location: Tourrettes-sur-Loup, French Riviera (Cote d'Azur), France, Europe (The town is between Grasse and St. Paul de Vence) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)
I lived and worked in Monaco for 3 years and bought this house as a second home before moving to London. You can be at the house within 30 minutes after leaving Nice airport, and the same amount of time if you want to go to the beaches of Nice or Cannes from the house. The property is located approximately 7 minutes to Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a charming medieval village that sits between the sea (about 14 kilometres away) and the Alpes Maritime.
This is a very comfortable campus for friends and family. The garden has olive, orange, lemon, mandarin, apricot, cherry, and fig trees and has several stone terraced levels. Imagine eating on the outdoor terrace in the evening in the midst of the many rosemary and lavender bushes that dot the property. There are also many places to get away to read or just sit and relax.
Long summer evenings with a southern exposure, a beautiful swimming pool, and plenty of room on the property to wander. The views are spectacular! There is even a petanque court shaded by two mulberry trees. This is a house that has become a favorite destination for many friends and family and there have been many repeat visitors.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: SKY TV
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The property is facing south toward the coast. The view from the other side of the garden is of the Alpes Maritime.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Perfect for families. Electric pool cover is child safe.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
May- €2000 per week
June-July €2500 per week
August- €2950 per week
Sept-Oct €2000 per week
More than one week- inquire.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Tourrettes-sur-Loup
I lived and worked in Monaco for 3 years and bought this house as a second home before moving to London. It is approximately 7 minutes to Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a charming medieval village that sits between the sea (about 14 kilometres away) and the Alpes Maritime. It is known as the "City of Violets" because it is a center for the cultivation of that flower which is used in perfumes manufactured in nearby Grasse.
Appreciated by film producers since 1925, Tourrettes became a meeting place for musicians, painters, writers and poets. Artisan weavers also settled there and today more than thirty workshops and galleries are located in the town.
The Unique Benefits at this House
You are 30 minutes from Nice airport, and the same amount of time if you want to go to the beaches of Nice or Cannes. The hills here are lovely, quiet, and peaceful especially during the summer rush. Market day in the central town square of Tourrettes is every Wednesday where you can buy locally produced cheeses, meats, and other tasty items as well as high quality fabrics.
If you do want to leave the property, there is plenty to see. Cannes, Mougins, and Nice are each about 30 minutes drive and offer many attractions including restaurants, museums, and cinema. Monaco is about 1 hour away so you can go for the day and return to property to relax with an evening swim.
Italy can become a day trip as the northern Italian border is easily rechable within 1 hour!
Culturally, this is a very sophisticated location and you have access to the Foundation Maeght (15 minutes), one of the premier art museums in Europe. Also, there is a Matisse museum in Nice and the Matisse Chapel in Vence (15 minutes), Picasso museum in Antibes, and the home of Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Golf is available in Opio (20 minutes) and tennis right in the town.
During the summer months there are many music festivals throughout the French Riviera. The 50th anniversary of Jazz a Juan in Juan Les Pins is in 2010.
Home of the world famous film festival but also has amazing hotels and restaurants. 30 minutes http://www.beyond.fr/villages/cannes-provence-france.html
Mougins is without doubt one of the most wonderful places to visit on the C�te d'Azur. Mougins has two golf-courses, more than 40 fantastic restaurants, including the famous Moulin de Mougins. 30 minu
Home of the Grand Prix each May but a year round destination for the Casino, Opera House, nightlife, restaurants, and picturesque harbor. 60 minutes http://www.visitmonaco.com/
The Italian border is a 1 hour drive from the property. Ideal day trips to San Remo and Ventimiglia for the markets.
One of the finest Picasso Museums. 30 minutes http://www.antibes-juanlespins.com/eng/culture/musees/picasso/index.html
20 minutes http://www.opengolfclub.com/opio-valbonne/fr/golf-opio-valbonne.html
Tourrettes Tennis Club 8 minutes QUAI VILLAGE 06140 Tourrettes sur Loup T�l: 04 93 59 25 52
Gourdon is one of the most picturesque of all the perched villages. It's rated as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France, and well deserves the title. The view from the edge of the village is specta
Local production of artisanal chocolates and dried fruits and flowers. 10 minutes. http://www.confiserieflorian.com/florian.histoire.php
A charming medieval village about 15 minutes from the property. In the 1920's, a host of painters, founders of the 20th-century schools, flocked to Saint-Paul: Matisse, Soutine, Chagall, Renoir, Sign
Michelin rated restaurant with many original Impressionist paintings. 15 minutes http://www.frommers.com/destinations/st-paul-de-vence/D42350.html
15 minutes from the property, the Maeght Foundation is an exceptional site that contains one of the most important collections in Europe, with paintings, sculptures; drawings and graphic works from th
Chapel Designed by Matisse in the town where he lived during the later years of his life. http://www.vence.fr/-Matisse-Chapel-.html
Distinctive handblown glass in the artisanal tradition. Take the factory tour and buy in the showroom.
Owner's Map of Tourrettes-sur-Loup
I grew up in New York City and have worked in many places including the Caribbean, Washington, DC, Monaco, London, and Paris. My professional field is telecom/IT. My business life is hectic with lots of travel but I get back to this house to rejuvenate as often as I can.
Property Photos
- View of Main House - Tourrettes-sur-Loup Vacation Home with Wi-Fi & Private Pool; Close to Town
- View of Garden and Pool House - Tourrettes-sur-Loup Vacation Home with Wi-Fi & Private Pool; Close to Town
- Pool with Southern Exposure - Tourrettes-sur-Loup Vacation Home with Wi-Fi & Private Pool; Close to Town
- Happy Days
- Petanque Court
- Olive Trees in Terraced Garden
- Fountain
- Figs in August/September
- Kitchen with Doors to Outdoor Terrace
- Outdoor Terrace
- Outdoor Terrace
- TV/Living Space
- Piano
- Main Bedroom
- Bedroom
- Pool House Bedroom
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