Today we are going to discover the stand of Tourrette Levens, located twenty minutes from the Promenade des Anglais. This village perched on its spur, with its castle overlooking the valley, is showcased at the Nice fair, an opportunity to introduce many visitors to its charm, its history, its museums, and for the more sporty, several hikes in its vicinity.
You can thus go to Mont Chauve, Saint Blaise, or descend to Aspremont and the Var valley. This town, whose stronghold dates back to the early 12th century and today houses a museum of butterflies and insects, has two other museums awaiting visitors: the Prehistory Museum and the Museum of Traditional Crafts. You will certainly be surprised to be greeted by soldiers in armor, which is merely an announcement of the annual Medieval Festival.
This event, which recreates the medieval universe, takes place in spring, on Sunday, April 14 this year. The brochure given to us by the hostess of this stand proclaims: Tourrette Levens, an open-air museum. This is perfectly true, and in summer, this sky with its stars becomes the ceiling for musical nights. The slug procession is another curiosity of Tourrette Levens.
Don’t miss this stand at the Nice fair. You will find ideas for hikes for the beautiful season and if you are more cultural than sporty, the museums will serve as stops to occupy your days. The Butterfly and Insect Museum is one of the most beautiful on the Riviera.
If we add that all these places have free access, there will be no hesitation in going to Tourrette Levens, whether to learn or to stroll.
