Le Bar sur Loup

Discover the village of Bar sur Loup in the Alpes Maritimes.

Built on a rocky outcrop between Grasse and Vence and dominating the middle reaches of the Loup valley, Bar sur Loup was a large defensive village in the Middle Ages, which has retained some of its ramparts and the imposing mass of its castle.

Château des comtes de Grasse

Of the historic château des Comtes de Grasse, built between the 14th and 16th centuries, there remains a large rectangular building, three round towers and the wrought-iron gate framed by two cannons. Restored and divided into condominiums, it cannot be visited.

In front of the château stands the statue ofAdmiral de Grasse, a tribute to the man who took part in the American War of Independence in the 18th century, winning the victory at Yorktown (Bar-sur-Loup is currently twinned with Yorktown).

A pretty old town

A visit to Bar-sur-Loup will take you on a pleasant, tranquil journey into the past, the village having had the good idea of making its old town center pedestrian-friendly: tall, old houses huddled together, sloping or stepped lanes, the Sarrasine gate and majestic fountain on the square, where you'll notice a badge bearing the Grasse-Bar coat of arms.

Art lovers won't forget to enter the medieval church to contemplate an altarpiece by Louis Bréa, the great Renaissance master of Nice, and a Danse Macabre from the same period. Others will be delighted by the panoramic view over the beautiful Provencal countryside - olive groves and vineyards, roses, jasmine and espaliered orange trees.

What to do? The Paradise Trail and orange wine

The most courageous can take the picturesque “Chemin du Paradis”, which climbs the cliff to the Gourdon eagle's nest. Don't leave Bar-sur-Loup without tasting the local specialty, orange wine and its derivatives, bitter orange jam, orange liqueur... to keep an unforgettable and delicately scented souvenir of this beautiful village.

A good restaurant? Bistro Le Donjon

In Bar sur Loup, we like to eat at Bistro Le Donjon. Simple, tasty dishes of the day, a lovely terrace - in short, happiness without breaking the bank. Ideal for lunch with family or friends.

Our map of the village of Le Bar sur Loup (zip code 06 620)

On this page you'll find our interactive map of the village of Le Bar sur Loup. We've included all the village's points of interest (town hall, tourist office, church...) as well as our recommendations for accommodation in the commune.

What is the altitude of the village?

The altitude of this charming village in the Alpes Maritimes (Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region) is just 320 meters. However, its location perched on a rocky outcrop gives it a much greater sense of altitude.