Bastide Aux Violettes (Musée)
About This Museum
People come to this little museum in Tourrettes-sur-Loup for one beautiful reason: to fall in love with the violet. It's not a huge, overwhelming place, which is part of its charm—you can really take your time. You'll learn the entire story, from how these delicate flowers are grown on the steep hillsides to their transformation into perfume and even candy. It’s a surprisingly sweet and sensory experience that feels authentically French.
Collection Highlights
The distillation apparatus for making violet perfume is fascinating to see up close, and you can't miss the displays of vintage perfume bottles and crystallized violets. My favorite part was learning about the local 'Violet Queen' festival.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on the Chemin de la Ferrage in a lovely old stone building. Definitely check their opening hours online before you go, as they can be seasonal.
Architecture & Building
It's housed in a charming, traditional Provençal *bastide*, a rustic farmhouse made of local stone that fits perfectly into the hilltop village.
Contact & Location
Address: La Bastide aux Violettes, Chemin de la Ferrage, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France métropolitaine, 06140, France
Phone: +33 4 93 59 06 97
