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Tourrette Levens

Pop. : 4.139 h. Alt. : 360 m. Surface Area : 1.650 ha.

Alpes Maritimes Department


15 km north of Nice on the D19.


Tourrette Levens is a village surrounded by hills located in extremely beautiful mountainous countryside in the Nice hinterland.

The medieval village was abandoned in the middle of the 19°th century and today is in ruins, looking over the present day village of Tourrette Levens.

Recent buildings are spread amongst the different neighborhoods of the commune : Revel, La Condamine, Camp Soubran, Le Plan d'Arriou and Les Moulins.

It makes for a green environment with houses dotted here and there, whereas in the village itself beautiful older houses are grouped around small squares and narrow streets, full of charm.

Don't leave Tourrette Levens without visiting the restored château which today hosts a butterfly museum (unique in the area) as well as a cultural center.which organizes many interesting cultural events.


Places to visit :

Church, Notre Dame de l'Assomption 18°th century.
Church, St Sauveur 13° and 14°th century.
Restored Château and butterfly museum.


Leisure activities :

Walking & Hiking . Tennis. Sports' area .


Accommodation :

2 Hôtels. 3 restaurants



Neighbouring villages :

Aspremont (6km), Falicon (8km),
Levens
(10km).

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