Property South France - Look at Tourrettes sur Loup 
As you are you are considering of procuring property in the South of France you'll find numerous resorts that instantly come to mind like Cannes, Nice, St Paul de Vence etc there is however a secret gem of a place that a great number of are unaware of that is situated merely 20 or so minutes away from the air port and beaches...
That spot is Tourrettes sur Loup and one of the secrets of the French Riviera.
It truly is a fabulous ancient community that's perched on a mountain / hill of stone.
You should note that previously it was a fortified village in olden times and you'll see that there are arched passageways that in fact go through the walls of homes in 3 different places that wind up in the center of the old village ("vieux village"). Tourrettes sur Loup is so dubbed because it is on the Loup River that passes a couple of kilometers away. The village is found approximately 20km. from Grasse, 26km. from Nice, and pretty much 5km. from Vence.
You should see the aqueduct located at the old mill.
While you stroll through the village you will see the "lavoir" in which clothing were cleansed, and the "bouvoir" a drinking trough.
In front of the village you will see slopes layered with a forest all the way towards the Sea, as well as an ancient railway viaduct.
A specialty that you'll find in Tourrettes sur Loup is a "tarte à l'orange" which translates to mean an orange tart. Additionally, you will note that prickly pears grow naturally in these parts.
A lot of the village works at developing violets because they have over a century now.
Among the things to view is a Paleolithic shelter on the cliffs, and also the authentic remains of a celtic camp that includes rooms, sculpted rock, huge walls and bories.
Bories are comparable to an igloo however it is made out of stones.
Bories were said to have been built since 600 BC.
In the event you should go hiking, be sure to take the trail that leads you to the Chapelle St.Raphaël that sits on a high rock in the midst of the woods on top of a prehistoric site. Excellent places to eat include Le Brin d'Herbe, where you can savor all sorts of Nordic and Provençal meals.
It is also possible to see the village by going through stone archways, in addition to stepped passageways, and it's not hard to get lost there, but as you stroll past refurbished stone façades, you'll genuinely get the idea of what it was like living here through ancient times.
In the village center on the "Grand Rue" you will discover a large number of artists' workshops, crafts workshops and art galleries. Several creative artists really like the calm and marvelous quality of life excellent for both inspiration as well as simply being creative. You will be able to purchase, paintings, fabrics, sculptures, pottery and even sumptuous jewelry all made here in Tourrettes sur Loup.
Don't miss going to their town hall, which is positioned in the château des Villeneuve constructed in the 15th century. Usually the town hall is filled with art exhibitions as well.
You will additionally wish to explore l'Église St Grégoire, which has been constructed in the 16th century.
The rooms are nice and clean, but small, however you positively must dine there, the food being Provinçal.
Addititionally there is La Demeure de Jeanne, which is a Bed & Breakfast. The furnishings inside are done in a traditional Provençal fashion, as if you were really staying in a French home.
Overall Tourrettes sur Loup has a lot to offer and is an ideal location to buy a primary or secondary home.
Additional websites and information:
Wikipedia Tourrtees sur LoupGo to Tourrettes sur Loup