Tourtour: The 'Village in the Sky' in Provence
Villages
Tourtour, the Haut Var "village in the sky", panoramic Provence views and shaded squares, a memorable day trip from Toulon.
1h30 from Villa Mauricette
Panoramic Views
Art Galleries
Olive Oil
Hiking
Medieval
They call it the Village in the Sky, and the nickname isn't hyperbole. Tourtour sits at 635 metres on a rocky spur, with views that reach across the Var to the Mediterranean on a clear day. Up here the air is sharper, the light is different, and the pace is exactly as slow as a Provence holiday should be.
What to do
Take in the panorama from the viewpoint, visit the old oil mill, browse the art galleries that have quietly colonised the lanes, and taste the local olive oil and honey. Summer evenings bring markets and open-air concerts.
Practical information
Getting there: about 1h30 north of Toulon via the D557 through Draguignan. Parking at the edge of the village.
Best time: spring for wildflowers and mild days; summer evenings for the markets and concerts.
Don't miss: the panoramic viewpoint, the old oil mill, and a tasting of local olive oil.
Mauricette's Tip
Come for the golden hour, when the low sun sets the whole valley glowing. Pair Tourtour with Villecroze, twenty minutes away, or Cotignac for a full Haut Var day.
The best view in the Var, a scenic drive from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Cotignac · Villecroze · Sillans-la-Cascade
