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Luxury Provençal Villa - 3 minutes stroll to picturesque medieval village!

Family-friendly villa in Tourrettes-sur-Loup with an outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, The Rosary Chapel
  • Place, Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  • Place, Polygone Riviera
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Studio

2 Single Beds

Studio

1 Double Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Provençal Villa - 3 minutes stroll to picturesque medieval village!

'La Plantade' is a romantic and elegant Provençal villa filled with antiques and fine paintings. It is hidden down a private lane yet only a 3 minute walk to the picturesque medieval artists' village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup. The magnificent views range from the blue of the Côte d'Azur to hilltop 'perched' villages and surrounding mountains. The beautiful landscaped garden contains many varieties of old roses and palms. A large terrace around the house overlooks the pool area and the driveway with parking for 3-4 cars. Nice and its airport are 20 minutes away. First class restaurants abound and sports include tennis (2 minutes' walk), golf, cycling, hiking, riding and paragliding. Cannes, Monaco, Menton, Antibes and Italy are all within easy driving distance. For art lovers there are numerous museums nearby: the Foundation Maeght in St-Paul-de-Vence, the Picasso Museum in Antibes, the Chagall, Renoir and Matisse museums outside of Nice. Please contact the owner for further information.


Golf Courses: On an average of 30-40 minutes’ drive from 'La Plantade' there are 11 outstanding golf courses. Most of these include driving ranges and lessons. They are located in areas also renown for good restaurants, such as in Mougins, where there are 2: Golf de Valescure and Golf de Cannes Mougins. In Valbonne there is Golf d'Opio Valbonne and the Victoria Golf Club, whilst in Grasse there is the Golf de Grasse Country Club and Golf de Saint Donat. Closer to the coast in the famous glass-making village of Biot where there is the Golf de Biot. If you want to be very near the coast then just beyond Cannes in Mandelieu-La-Napoule there are another two: Riviera Golf Club and Golf de Cannes Mandelieu. Further afield there is the Monte Carlo Golf Club and another in Tende, Golf de Vievola. Some of these also have pools, tennis courts and riding facilities.

Skiing: There are a number of ski areas within easy driving distance of 'La Plantade.' The nearest ski area is Gréolières-les-Neiges at 30 minutes’ drive. Its altitude is 1400-1800 m covering more than 1000 ha. There are 10 lifts serving 3 blue, 3 green, 15 red and 2 black runs over 30 kilometres. A drive of slightly over an hour takes you to the ski area of Beuil-Valberg at an altitude of 1430-2100 m. There are 52 ski runs served by 22 lifts: 6 black, 22 red, 13 blue and 11 green and 24 kilometres of cross-country trails as well as 12 kilometres for snow-shoeing. There is also go-karting on ice for the kids! Driving 1.5 hours towards Italy takes you to the ski areas within the Mercantour National Park. These are Auron Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 23 02 66), Saint-Etienne de Tinée (Tel: +33 (0)4 93 02 41 96) and Saint-Dalmas le Selvage (Tel: +33 (0)4 93 02 46 40).

DISCOUNTS ON P & O FERRIES: If you are taking the ferry to get to France discounts are available, please contact the owner for further details.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Located in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Port of Nice. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum Fragonard - Jean-Honoré Fragonard Collection, or check out an event or a game at Hippodrome de la Cote d'Azur. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Tourrettes-Sur-Loup, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • The Rosary Chapel - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Polygone Riviera - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Allianz Riviera - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Sophia Antipolis - 22 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Cagnes-sur-Mer Cros-de-Cagnes Station - 18 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Ponte Vecchio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Régence Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Medieval - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Saint Martin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Grange - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Provençal Villa - 3 minutes stroll to picturesque medieval village! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Provençal Villa - 3 minutes stroll to picturesque medieval village! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Provençal Villa - 3 minutes stroll to picturesque medieval village!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Provençal Villa - 3 minutes stroll to picturesque medieval village!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Luxury Provençal Villa - 3 minutes stroll to picturesque medieval village! located?

This family-friendly Tourrettes-sur-Loup villa is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Place du Grand Jardin, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gorges du Loup and Fondation Maeght. The Rosary Chapel and Vence Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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We spent 11 days at this villa and had a lovely time. The villa itself has lots of character. The outside is beautiful with stunning views over Tourette’s sur loup. There are lots of seating areas, plenty of chairs and parasols to shade you from the sun. Andrea the owner is very helpful and sorted a couple of issues we had promptly. She lives in the village and is always on hand to help.The villa is 5 minutes walk from the village and there a variety of restaurants to choose from. There are a couple of small grocery stores but we found them expensive and went to vence instead to stock up. We didn’t gave a car but there are plenty of Ubers around. Would definitely recommend this villa and the area which is really lovely.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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We were a family of 7 adults looking for a spacious, well located home for day trips near the French Riviera. We found the perfect spot in the lovely Tourrettes-sur-Loup Village at La Plantade, an authentic, rustic French villa filled with beautiful art, antiques, loads of character, and spectacular views within walking distance to the village. The kitchen was small but well equipped for our needs as we chose to return the to villa each evening to eat in the quaint village full of boulangeries and Michelin restaurants. This is a dream location to visit nearby Grasse, Gourdon, Nice, Saint Paul de Vence, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Eze, and Menton. We especially enjoyed our visit to the Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse to make our own perfume and then to Gourdon with amazing views. The Nice coast was beautiful as we enjoyed lunch on the beach and we loved our private tour of Chateau-de-Cremat winery to view the art gallery, vineyards, Chateau, and of course wine tasting. We had a wonderful day in Villefranche-sur-Mer and the highlight was touring Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild at the recommendation of our charming host, Andrea. She was a wealth of information and an excellent communicator. It is obvious she loves her villa dearly and welcomes her guests whole heartedly. She even made us a delicious Nicoise salad. We felt as if La Plantade was our home-away-from-home living like French locals. We'll cherish our memories made here and hope to return to this magical place one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sue G.

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Great location and villa was excellent

Stayed here as part of our trip for the Rugby World Cup. 9 people altogether over the 5 bedrooms which worked perfectly. Social areas inside and outside were excellent and the pool a great size to have a bit of fun with. Tourrettes-sur-loup is a great village too with local walks, great restaurants and access from there into the moutains as well as days to the beach. Perfect for us!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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The villa was stunning and more than big enough for our party of 7, it is full of interesting statues and art, some of which we moved for their own safety! The beds were comfortable and bathrooms good. The pool was brilliant and perfect in the hot weather. There was a very windy storm one evening and Andrea organised a gardener to come and clear out the pool of debris by the following lunch time which was great. It was about a 5-10 minutes walk to the village square and the lovely craft shops and restaurants etc, the restaurants are very small, mostly expensive a couple with michelin stars but also patchy about their opening days/times so don't expext them to be open all week or even in the evenings. The delivery pizza was fab and il ponte vecchio which is the restaurant closest to the villa was fab, we went twice. We did not have a car as there were 7 of us and although transport to local villages in the day by bus was cheap and efficient, transport further, especially for 7 was expensive. However driving a big car down the very narrow and steep roads might have been challenging! Be mindful that Andrea sent a list of requests of what we could do before we left, we didn't achieve all of them and no issues were raised. Overall a great holiday would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K., United States

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La Plantade was fabulous!

We just returned from 2 wonderful weeks in Tourettes sur loup. The location of the house was incredibly convenient, we walked into the village within minutes to buy croissants at Chez Mami or dine at several of the charming restaurants. Our favorites were La Cave, L’Ami Paul, and Cinq. We spent so much time on the terrace overlooking Tourettes. Whether it was breakfast or dining or simply having appetizers we couldn’t get enough of the vista. We took day trips to Aix, Nice, Menton, Antibes,Gourdon and of course St Paul de Vence. Each excursion was terrific. Finally I want to praise Andrea, our host, who was so helpful and attentive to our needs. Thank you soooo much! Maureen and Keith
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

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Our Stay at La Plantade

Where do I begin.... our experience began way in advance of our arrival to La Plantade, the house in Tourettes-sur-Loup, through my interaction with the owner Andrea. She is a wealth of knowledge and quite happy to share and answers any and all questions you may have. Because of this, we were so excited for our trip and staying at the beautiful home in which we would spend a week. The home looks just like the images on line! The gardens are beautiful, so well kept. The house is quaint and filled wtih amazing art work and antiques. Beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped (I cooked and hosted a dinner party) so used all in the kitchen and was quite enjoyable to spend the day doing so. Is perfect for a small group and lot's of areas to spend time visiting, but if you want to get away, you certainly can. As promised the house is quite close to the village. A short 4 to 5 minute walk to a variety of shops, restaurants and stunning views. Also great proximity to Nice, Vence, St. Paul de Vence, Grasse etc.... We would definitely stay again and want to thank Andrea for her hospitality and all she did to welcome us (shopped so we had food upon arrival, first night dinner reservations and more). La Plantade is a wonderful property and would not hesitate to encourage those looking for the French experience to stay and enjoy!
Kitchen Entrance
View from house
Outdoor upper area near pool
Dining Room
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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Great stay!

We had a wonderful time in Tourrettes-sur-Loup. Andrea’s home was beautiful, clean, and we had plenty of space for the 6 of us. The house has everything you need. The walk to town was easy . We enjoyed waking up in the morning to walk to town to get croissants and baguettes. The house is in a great location, we did day trips to Nice, Monaco, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat,Gordon Verge, Antibes, a day drive through the Alps and shopping in St. Paul Vence. There is a large grocery store just a short drive away. We at dinner in town at the Medieval which was good. There are so many options for things to do or your just can relax at the house and take in the views. Andrea was always quick to respond, and pleasant to deal with. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN H.

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Beautiful house, great location

A stunning villa next to beautiful Tourrettes-sur-Loup. Walking distance to the village where you will find good restaurants and shops for top ups after supermarket shopping depending on your group. We were 10 and the home accommodated us without any problem. Very well equipped kitchen and furnished to a very high standard by the owner Andrea. Andrea is a lovely lady and lives locally. Her help and knowledge is unsurpassed and communication is fantastic. I can recommend this villa to anyone. Yes, the access to the property is restricted to certain width cars but we parked 2 cars just down the road in the general car park without any problems and it is free. The parking bays are wider than we have in the UK! When you arrive after a very long journey by car as we did the views and property are worth it. Lovely villa, owner, location, what more do you want!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Andrea is the best!

Andrea, the home owner, went above and beyond to make us comfortable. She bought us two adapters as we are from the US and our plugs did not fit. She also arranged a lovely woman to come in and cook dinner for us one night and since that woman needed help, Andrea even stayed to help serve. The house has the most beautiful view from the patio and we enjoyed many evenings out there. The walk to the village is short ( didn’t find the passage that avoids the road until a few days in). I must say the driveway is very narrow, as warned by others, but we had a 6 passenger car and it just fit. We had to get out and guide it in. All in all Andrea was so personable and welcoming and we feel like we made a new friend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Can't think of nicer place to spend a 60th birthday!

We spent a wonderful couple of weeks in this fabulous villa. As a party of 10 adults we were able to comfortably co-exist here without feeling the least bit crowded. We made good use of the extensive terrace and generous pool/poolside areas, enjoying the ever changing far reaching views where we were treated to a very dramatic electrical storm one evening. Truly magical. The house itself is wonderfully quirky, full of authentic charm and eclectically furnished. The town is a short, pleasant walk away and has a number of lovely restaurants and bars, some with stunning views across the valley. Also a couple of small stores and boulangeries. Its a great place just to wander around, marvel at the architecture and soak up the atmosphere. Andrea proved to be an attentive and helpful host, very quick to respond to queries and a useful source of local knowledge. Our stay at the villa was truly memorable for all the right reasons, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and am hopeful I will return one day! Thank you so much Andrea for making my transition into my 60's so joyful.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T., Los Olivos, CA

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Ideal Location and Amenities

We were a group of 4 seniors who expanded to 6 for a few days and found the layout of this gorgeous home perfect for three couples including two married and one father and grown daughter. The 3 floor layout allowed my handicapped hubby and myself to reside on the main living level and walk down a gentle slope with smooth pavers to our rental car —- which should be very narrow or you must be an excellent driver due to exceptionally narrow road access for a few feet at the start. Our family shared the double studio with contained kitchenette and the father/daughter found privacy in the level above the ground floor. Being in a genuine (and very much loved-for) villa of the area furnished with romantic and very comfy period pieces, and having Andrea the owner available to assist whenever needed does not compare to any other experience we have had before. Being local and speaking several languages fluently made communicating with Andrea easy as there was no confusion from a language barrier. She was very attentive to my husbands needs offering us assistance from her local helpers should we need it. And the views of Tourette’s and all the way 180 degrees to the Nice shoreline were spectacular changing with every hour of the day … and no two skylines were the same. We cannot wait to plan our return to this home in this location and are confident that even the most discriminating and experienced traveler will be pleased with choosing this property for their holiday. It’s prime location allowed us to travel in all directions for day trips and return to complete serenity and beauty every evening. The sunshine pours into the home from all directions and so do the views of the surrounding landscape. This is our sixth visit to this area and by far and away the best home for us.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Fabulous House and Location

My husband and I plus two other well traveled couples just spent 10 mid-October days at LaPlantade. To say we were delighted with the house and its proximity to the medieval village of Tourettes sur Loup is an understatement. We were amazed we had managed to find this gracious and beautifully furnished house and village. What a perfect home base for our Provence day trips and our relaxing stay at home days. The spacious house had everything we needed. The balcony that overlooks the village and countryside was used daily. It was great to enjoy sunset cocktails there before the easy saunter to one of the village restaurants for dinner. The small kitchen had everything we needed to do some home cooking too. Modern appliances, large numbers of cookware, and ever a salad spinner! The bedrooms were quite a ways apart from each other, which insured a quiet night's sleep in the comfortable beds. A full bath for each couple was a real plus. After one tight squeeze up ride up La Plantade's narrow driveway, we opted to keep our car in the nearby free parking lot. Not a problem. We didn't figure out the clothes dryer need to have its water collection tray emptied from time to time until later in the visit. I'm sure that was just because we weren't familiar with European dryers. We had sunshine every day of our stay so our slightly damp clothes dried quickly on the terrace on one of several drying racks until we figured we needed to empty the water tray. Andrea was responsive and helpful with whatever questions or arrangements we needed. She was a perfect, if long distance host. We felt privileged to have been able to make La Plantade our Provence home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Liz Wilmshurst W.

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Andrea and her lovely home are both one offs! The villa is Andrea’s home when not rented out and was previously owned by her parents. This means the house is full of beautiful works of art, china and books but it also means it’s full! We bought a supermarket shop for nine people before we arrived and found there were no empty cupboards in the kitchen to put it in. So it sort of sat around in bags and on work surfaces. A little decluttering would make life easier. But then it wouldn’t be as individual as it is. The rooms were all very clean and there is air conditioning everywhere. Unfortunately it wasn’t working in the upstairs double room for four days so my daughter, husband and baby had to squash into the single bed room which wasn’t ideal. Andrea did work very hard to sort the problem out and it was rectified in the end. There was also a problem with the double bed studio shower but again it was sorted without too much inconvenience. The pool is lovely and big enough for a family of 9 to play in all at once. The village is beautiful and is a very short walk to the centre from the villa. Lots of restaurants, independent shops with art and pottery. Andrea is a great source of information for where to buy quality food etc. she’s really helpful and suggested a couple of activities we could attend such as a music night and she offered to meet us and take us there in case we couldn’t find it. You will have a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa D.

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We had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful villa in Tourrettes-sur-Loup. The house is full of character, comfortable, and perfectly situated with peaceful surroundings and stunning views. It was an ideal home base for exploring the Côte d’Azur and relaxing with our family.Andrea was very helpful, thoughtful, and generous—she even prepared a delicious salade Niçoise for us one afternoon, which we happily enjoyed on the terrace. She clearly takes great pride in the home and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. At times, the communication was a little more detailed than we’re used to, but it always came from a place of care and attentiveness.We truly loved both the villa and the location, and we hope to return someday. It’s a special place we’d happily recommend to anyone looking for an authentic and relaxing stay in the South of France.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terhi V.

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Disliked: Communication

Friends vacation

Villa was good, pool area really nice. Villa is close to town, but the town is really sleepy, restaurants aren't open most of the nights for dinner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

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La Plantade - A Hidden Gem in Alpes-Maritimes!

A hidden gem with a warm welcome from Andrea (owner of the villa). We were a party of 8 adults - this was a family trip to celebrate end of exams/graduations etc…., out party comprised of predominantly young adults with Mum & Dad! All of us enjoyed the peace, the birdsong, the stunning views and sunsets from the terrace, the rooms, the beautiful gardens, the swimming pool and the easy walk into the stunning historical village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup. From drives into the mountains, swims in lakes, visits to various villages and towns (including Grasse) in the local area, train trips to Nice and Monte Carlo, beach stops at Antibes and Cannes-sur-Mer and several delicious meals out in the village, a stay at La Plantade certainly gives you the opportunity to relax and recharge whilst enjoying the French Riviera. Andrea was extremely helpful pre-trip with information and advice - responding to emails promptly. During our stay Andrea was always available for advice, support and local recommendations. La Plantade is a winner and definitely worth repeating! Thank you x
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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Most amazing vacation and home ever!

I really can't put into words how wonderful our stay was at this gorgeous home, but I'll try. My family (7 adults) just spent two weeks in Tourrettes-sur-Loup and enjoyed every second of it, largely because this house and property are stunning, and Andrea was an amazing source of information and advice during our stay. The photos of La Plantade simply cannot do it justice. The home is full of art, sculptures, books (many from the 1700s), and French charm. Gorgeous roses and herbs tumble from every corner of the garden and being able to use them to decorate and cook was an incredible treat. The village (literally a 3-minute walk) with its excellent bakery, grocery stores, butcher, wine shops, and amazing restaurants was picture perfect. I felt like we just spend 2 weeks on a movie set, but it was real! Saying that we ate well would be the understatement of the century. And the location makes it possible to go on so many day excursions - Nice, Antibes, Grasse, Monaco, Italy, and Vence just to name a few. There are ancient and well-traveled hiking trails all over the place, which is an added bonus. Andrea even found a local to take two of us on an incredible bike trek - what an experience! I highly recommend this property (and Andrea!)! You will be in for a vacation of a lifetime. Thank you, Andrea!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

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We loved this place

Great location, easy 5 min stroll intoTSL, Andrea is a wonderful host and the house is clearly a much loved home - spacious, great artwork and the pool, patios and gardens are lovely. We had a great time and would certainly return. Highly recommended. Kay and Tim
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Gracey H., Austin, Texas, USA

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A Week on the French Riviera

A group of nine women traveled from the United States to Nice, France. The villa we chose, La Plantade, has stunning views, beautiful art, and is well located near the village of Tourrettes sur Loup. Quite walkable to enjoy an early breakfast of chocolate, croissant and espresso. The villa owner, Andrea, Agrell, communicated clearly and quickly with our group. She recommended several of the medieval villages nearby, even driving a couple of our group to visit them, while others remained at the Villa to relax. We have not even been home a week, and we all miss this place. Beautiful rosebushes, fresh herbs, and stunning views from the terrace will lift your spirit. Many thanks to our host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

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Lovely week in a beautiful villa

We had a great week in Tourettes-sur-loop. The villa has stunning views of the village, hills and down to the coast and you can enjoy these from the lovely terrace and pool, set in a beautiful garden. The house is traditional and has some minor quirks, like a cat (who was very laid back and no trouble) but overall it's stunning. You are just a short walk from the village which has a variety of shops, restaurants and a great ice cream shop. There's plenty of things to do within a fairly short car journey, although some of these will involve a few hair-raising hairpin bends. The access to the villa is so narrow at one bit that you will need help to guide your car up - we managed a Peugeot 308(just) but mostly we parked just down the road at the free car park. Andrea, the owner, is very helpful and knowledgeable about the villa, the village and the wider area. She very kindly brought us bread, cheese and croissants on our first morning and gave us plenty of useful suggestions for excursions. It is a fabulous place to spend a week and we'd happily recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

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Wonderful stay

La Plantade is a lovely spacious house with stunning gardens and outdoor space. From the sofas on the terrace the view is magnificent - one can even see the sea. It is only a short walk into the village where there is a very good bakery, numerous restaurants and a great market on a Wednesday morning. Andrea is a wonderful host - she could not have been more generous and attentive. A marvellous place to stay and relax.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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Terrific Tourette’s Sur Loup

Beautiful gardens, very French house. Fabulous location.
Stayed 56 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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Can't wait to come back

The Villa was amazing! It was more beautiful in person. There was plenty of room and comfort for all six of us. I really liked how it felt like a home and had such character. We oved the artwork and the furnishings. The energy in the Villa was hospitable and inviting. We enjoyed being outside during the warmer part of the day and even braved a quick dip in the pool after some yoga that I enjoyed poolside. There are multiple places to sit to eat or read outside. I imagine it would be even more enjoyable during the summer months. Andrea provided great communication about arrival, expectations, many beautiful sites and things to do in the area and departure. We enjoyed talking with her and she was so willing to assist in making our stay memorable. We liked that Andrea was so energy conscious assisting us in ways to conserve where possible. Andrea was so helpful and arranged reservations for us on our last night for dinner when we were weary from packing to leave. We cooked dinner most nights at the Villa and went into town to get bakery items most mornings. The village was picturesque and I could imagine what it was like during those originating times! The people in the village we encountered were very friendly and seemed to appreciate our meager attempts to speak French when interacting. The Wednesday market was fantastic, I especially liked the fruit, jams, honey, soap, books, jewelry and clothing they offered. I wish we could have stayed longer and hope to be back again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible escape to beautiful Provence

This vacation was truly one for the record books - absolutely incredible! We made the trek across the globe from Seattle with our 3 children (all under 4 years old), and we were well rewarded for the ambition: we had the most wonderful time in every way. The town is one of the most perfect little villages we’ve ever stayed in, complete with amazing food, fine artisan products, and great pastries. Andrea’s property felt truly palatial: a wonderful Provence villa that has it all: the views, the stonework, the pool, the lawns, all of it. To make it even better, this is a lived in and loved home, not a sterile rental. It is filled with original artwork, antique pieces, and a fully stocked kitchen built over years, if not decades. But the coup de grace was the hostess: Andrea left no stone unturned in her efforts to make our stay amazing: she provided travel cribs (“cots” to the British I’m told, pack’n’plays to us state-siders), boundless advice and resources for exploring the region, and even grocery shopped for us so we’d have the basics upon arrival since we were coming in so late (this was truly an extra - above and beyond - so not implying this should be expected in the future, but it does show the level of her intent to take care of all details). Andrea even had the pool fence installed given our very small children. We cannot say enough good things - thank you again Andrea! Only difficulty for us was parking: the lane up to the house is NARROW, and I mean it. Our car was physically too wide to fit between the stone walls. Not a big deal because there is a huge free parking lot right at the bottom of the hill (few hundred yards away at most), but still worth noting. A smaller car would likely fit, but our Volkswagen Tuareg could not. Again, fully 5 stars for every aspect of this trip: we will absolutely be returning. Thank you again Andrea!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in a perfect location

We had a really lovely stay over Christmas at 'La Plantade'. The house is very comfortable and well laid out, with a great terrace on which we ate breakfast everyday (in December!). The view was incredible! The kitchen is a little small, but extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need, and proved actually to be a very nice place in which to cook. The owner is super friendly and gave us lots of good tips for walking, shopping and eating out. I did not brave the swimming pool, but I imagine it would be perfect in the hotter months. The village of Tourrettes sur Loup is pretty perfect - beautiful to walk around and with a nice amount of useful shops and restaurants. My 3 kids (young adults) loved the open-to-all football pitch with sea view. There are wonderful walks right on the doorstep. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Agrell

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I am a former French teacher, estate/search agent and interior designer with an international background. I grew up in and around New York city, moved to Rome where I lived for 8 years and then to London where I now reside. I speak 6 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Swedish and Spanish.

Why they chose this property

'La Plantade' is a family home with antiques, art and memorabilia belonging to my parents and grandparents. As such, it is warmly welcoming and unique as a rental property. It contains many unusual items with historical significance.

What makes this property unique

The location of the house is perfect with respect to its distance to the lovely perched village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup. It is easily 'walkable' within 3 to 5 minutes - depending upon your legs, energy and hunger for that 'café au lait'! It has beautiful views extending to the blue Esterel mountains and sea by St Tropez to nearer mountains and bays plus beautiful Tourrettes. There is fantastic hiking, skiing, golf, food all within short distances.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish
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