Chapel of Saint Jean
with colorful
frescoes
Built in 1674 and destroyed by a hurricane in 1925, the Saint Jean Chapel was revived in 1959 thanks to the parish priest of Tourrettes-sur-Loup, CanonViale.
Fundraising
and restoration
With the help of donations from the town’s citizens, the restored chapel was inaugurated on the 18th of.October 1959.
In 2005, the walls were restored and adornedt frescoes by the artist RalphSoupault.
The paintings representthe life and landscapes of Tourrettes-sur-Loup as well as biblical scenes from both the New and Old Testaments.
By Tommy Sverre / 2023
Other experiences in Tourrettes-sur-Loup
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Churches & Chapels The sundial in church Saint-Grégoire
The sundial is recognized as one of the very first instruments that men used to measure the passage of time because of its simplicity.
Washhouses The washhouse on Route de Vence
In front of the washhouse is a very popular fountain, especially for cyclists who can fill their water bottles with fresh water.
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Churches & Chapels Saint-Grégoire Church
The church is named after Pope Gregory the Great, who was a very important pope in the 6th century.
Aqueducts The red olive mill wheel
The mills were powered by water from an aqueduct that can still be seen today. It arcs over the old transportation route to Vence, today... ...
Museums Bastide aux Violettes
The museum allows you to discover the history of the Tourrettes, its terroir, all uses of the violet flower and to observe the cultivation methods ...
Experiences in cities close by Tourrettes-sur-Loup
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- Fountains
- Museums
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Saint-Paul de Vence Célestin Freinet School
The famous school teacher and pedagogue Célestin Freinet (1896-1966) taught in Saint-Paul de Vence between 1928 and 1933.
Vence Vence Museum
Vence Museum - Fondation Émile Hugues is located in the heart of the historic center and showcases temporary exhibitions and artists closely connected to the ...
Saint-Paul de Vence Grand Fontaine 1850
The fountain is located in the idyllic Place du Marché (formerly Place du Marcat), which was built in 1615 by Melchior Martin, a stonemason from ...
Vence Peyra Fountain
In the most idyllic spot in the city stands the beautiful urn-shaped fountain, which originally dates back to 1439.
Vence Viewpoint Fernand Moutet with the Baou mountains
From near and far you can see the Baou Mountains rising majestically on the horizon. Baou de Saint-Jeannet is the most striking of them.
Vence Gombrowicz Museum
Dedicated to the Polish master writer Witold Gombrowicz and beautifully located in Villa Alexandrine
Saint-Paul de Vence Fondation Maeght Art Museum
Located near the famous village of St. Paul de Vence, the Fondation Maeght welcomes more than 100,000 visitors every year in ...
Vence Rosary Chapel in Vence by Matisse
The Rosary Chapel by Matisse is together with the cathedral in the old town Vence’s biggest attraction and one of Henri Matisse’s greatest masterpieces.
