Bastide aux Violettes
La Bastide aux Violettes welcomes you !
Here, you can learn about the history of Tourrettes, the characteristics of the land, the many ways in which violets are used, observe our growing methods, and see the flower in high season as a part of our greenhouse tours.
At La Bastide, we are proud to introduce you to our “violet” products, authentic and natural, straight from our lands and available for purchase.
In the “Constantine Provençale,” as Tourrettes-sur-Loup is known, this City of Violets, La Bastide aux Violettes is a symbol of a collective identity that remains deeply anchored in the hearts of Tourrettans.
True to this responsibility, the lands and museum of La Bastide aux Violettes are open all year, on a superb location near the village center, providing free admission to visitors wanting to learn about the “Victoria” violet of Tourrettes-sur-Loup.
The Bastide staff is available to answer any questions you may have about this modest flower that brought the village such fame. Guided tours are offered, by appointment, at any time of year.
We also sell and provide samples of violet products and have violet bouquets available between November and March.
Photo gallery
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12.
Closed on Sunday.
Rates
Full price: 2 €.
Free entry for children under 18.
Other payment methods
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Cash
Services
Equipment
- Air conditioning
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Car park
- Free car park
- Exhibition space
- Public WC
Services
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Booking of general amenities
- Guided tours
Discover also
Visite guidée de la Bastide aux Violettes
Visite guidée à la Bastide aux violettes dans le musée et la serre de démonstration, dégustation de fleurs et pétales cristallisés.
Le Belvédère du Moulin
Découverte de la partie méridionale de la commune, anciennement vouée à la culture des céréales, qui abrite aujourd’hui quelques ares de la célèbre violette
« Victoria », friande des sols chauds, légers et caillouteux.
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Jean, built in 1674 by lawyer Jean-Louis de Brès, was destroyed by a hurricane in 1925.
Village de Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Après avoir franchi l’une des deux portes d’accès, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, appelée la Cité des Violettes, dévoile ses atouts : la Grand Rue en forme de demi-lune, les maisons de village en pierres, les boutiques d’artisans et artistes …