This is our second holiday in Tourrettes-sur-Loup. Once again we were fortunate to reserve a week at this wonderful home. The owners have made great strides in making the home very comfortable, with all of the amenities we would expect in our own home.

The house is well laid out with spacious rooms, very comfortable furniture, and high quality bedding and linens. The modern kitchen is well equipped with top of the line cabinets and appliances. The ensuite master bedroom, as well as the other guest bedrooms, have wonderful views of the countryside. With individually controlled air conditioning sleeping was a joy. Bathrooms are all well equipped with modern conveniences.

The garden is delightful, complete with a saltwater pool, and fully equipped poolside exercise room. Perfect for working off the meals you will be sure to enjoy during your stay. For children the garden is enormous with well secured play areas and even a swing set.

If you are like us you might follow our routine – morning coffee on the patio overlooking the rolling countryside down to the Mediterranean Sea, followed by breakfast and then lunch on the large patio dining table. Afternoon cocktails under the vine draped enclosure, followed by an evening meal cooked on the outdoor fireplace grill. This sequence allows you to explore the village and follow the sun as it travels across the landscape, well into the evening when the sky is alight with swallows, wishing you a good night’s sleep.

Tourrettes is a wonderful hilltop village. The residents are very friendly, and there are a number of outstanding restaurants to choose from. We particularly enjoyed La Grande, with its outside dining area overlooking the village square and Petanque courts. There are a number of cafes and food stores flanking the village center, all well stocked with local produce. Wednesday is market day in the village square with vendors from all around the region. The olive and tapenade vendor was outstanding; we had no idea there are so many types of olives available. Great for entertaining.

A short drive down the hill takes you to Vence, with its old town, complete with winding streets, outstanding restaurants, and a wonderful choice of small shops. For the best fresh fish try the first fish vendor as you enter Vence’s old town.

The area is historically important having been home to many great impressionistic artist. St. Paul de Vence is only minutes away with an outstanding museum. It’s only a