Tourtour

-History and heritage: Originating from the Celtic word Tur for a climax, Tourtour is located on two peaks: Saint-Denis church to the east and the old medieval castle to the west. which thus gave the name of tör tör, which became Tourtour. According to some authors, the origin of the name Tourtour comes from the tortures inflicted on criminals by the Romans.


- The situation: Located 20 km from Draguignan, the village is perched on a hill, hence the name which has been attributed to it: "the village in the sky". Built on the passage of spring waters, the village is supplied by eight fountains and an oil mill. The view offered by Tourtour goes from the Sainte Victoire mountain to the middle Var.

-Living in Tourtour: number of inhabitants: 583, nursery and primary schools, middle school and high school in Lorgues and Draguignan. Many restaurants, bars and shops.

-To see / To do: at the entrance of the village, the Holy Trinity church, the stone houses with their round tiles, the place des ormeaux and its 8 fountains, the alleys bathed in sunlight, the vaulted passages, the enclosure of the medieval castle and the 17th century castle.

-Why buy in Tourtour: Tourtour is a village where life is good. Quiet and relaxing, we live there in complete safety. Local shops respond to all daily demands. The landscapes offered by this village are magnificent.
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