Bastide aux Violettes

Côte d'Azur


To find out more about Tourrettes' famous violet and see the fields where it is cultivated, head to the Bastide aux Violettes, 10 minutes' walk from the centre of town. This modern space takes you through the history of the flower and its many uses.


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