Make a holiday rental villa or chateau in Bar-sur-Loup, France your home away from home

Bar-sur-Loup is a beautiful old village perched high on a rock outcrop overlooking the River Loup on the Cote d’Azur - Riviera. The old village layout, a circle centred on the 13th century Bar-sur-Loup Chateau, is still maintained, with large sections of the original defensive walls still clearly visible. As cars are forbidden in Bar-sur-Loup, there is very little that disturbs the peace, and when combined with the beautiful rocky scenery of the Loup Valley, it is very easy to relax in a Bar-sur-Loup apartment or holiday home.

Things to do on holiday in Bar-sur-Loup, France

The hiking along the Sarree Plateau and both the Loup Valleys and the Gourdon Valley next door is excellent, offering stunning views over the countryside and across to the famous Cote d’Azur. There are a great many nationally recognised hiking trails throughout the surrounding countryside, all starting from the Ave de Yorktown, which can be easily found from a holiday rental in Bar-sur-Loup. Although the famous Bar-sur-Loup Chateau is privately owned and not accessible to visitors, it provides a beautiful centrepiece to the village, and means you can gain you bearings and work out which of the properties in Bur-sur-Loup you are staying in from a great distance!

The hills surrounding Bur-sur-Loup are a great place for paragliding and hangliding, and throughout the summer, canopies can be seen floating majestically above the roof of the Bar-sur-Loup chateau.

The Loup River canyon is a favourite local trout fishing area, and you can happily take a rod yourself, but a permit is required from the Bar-sur-Loup Office de Tourisme.

Places to holiday in Bar-sur-Loup, France

A chateau in Bar-sur-Loup is perfect for visiting Grasse and Vence, the two nearest towns, as well as any of the other famous towns and seaside resorts of the Cote d’Azur.

Grasse, the world’s perfume capital, is a stunning town, where the mixed cultures of the Mediterranean meet in a glorious combination. It is a great place to take a few hours on the beach or exploring the many treasures of Grasse’s old quarter. There are three great golf courses surrounding Grasse, as well as a number of brilliant hiking trails.

Vence, the city of art, is a small medieval town which has hardly changed over the years. The marked trail around the main sights of Vence is easily taken, and provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the region. The weekly market is also a great place to pick up supplies at bargain prices for your self catering Bar-sur-Loup accommodation.

Weather in Bar-sur-Loup, France

The climate of Bar-sur-Loup is amazingly constant, with average temperatures in summer around 25˚C, with daily peaks in the mid 30’s. Winter temperatures are only around 10˚C colder than in the summer.

Flights to Bar-sur-Loup, France

Both EasyJet and Flybe provide cheap flights to Nice International Airport (NCE), just a half an hour down the coastal road from Bar-sur-Loup.