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Grasse

Name: Grasse
Address: Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR

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Henri & Maggy

December 6, 2020

Day Trip to Grasse, the Perfume Capital of France Perched on a hilltop and surrounded by fields of flowers, this lovely town is just 20 kilometers away from Antibes. This characteristic Provençal town is a delightful day-trip destination with many cultural attractions. Grasse is the world capital of perfume, which has been made here since the 16th century. In the countryside around the town are aromatic species of roses, jasmine, violet, mimosa, and lavender used to create exquisite fragrances. Today, Grasse has several exceptional perfumeries. The prestigious Fragonard (20 Boulevard Fragonard) and Galimard (73 route de Cannes) factories are open to the public for guided tours. At the Musée International de la Parfumerie (2 Boulevard du Jeu de Ballon), tourists learn about the history, art, and science of creating perfume. Visitors will also be delighted by the International Perfume Museum's fragrant garden, which is filled with sustainable aromatic flowers and plants. Another top attraction is the Musée Fragonard in the Hôtel de Villeneuve (14 Rue Jean Ossola), an elegant historic mansion. The museum displays 15 important paintings by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, an 18th-century artist who is known for his delicate and joyful Rococo style. Another joy of visiting Grasse is wandering the medieval center (Old Town), with its narrow streets leading to shady public squares. The town's main drag (Rue Jean Ossola and Rue Marcel Journet) has many cafés, restaurants, and shops including perfume boutiques. The historic center of Grasse is a typical Provençal hilltop town with pedestrian staircases, refreshing fountains, and views of the surrounding landscape. From some vantage points, there are amazing views of the Mediterranean sea, as the Bay of Cannes is visible in the distance. Not to be missed is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy, a 12th-century Romanesque church that presides over a square of pastel-painted buildings. The exterior of the church looks weathered, but the interior houses precious artworks, including an altarpiece by Louis Bréa and paintings by Peter Paul Rubens.

James

June 6, 2019

Grasse is a picturesque medieval village that also holds the distinction of being the world’s perfume capital. While famous perfumeries like Fragonard offer free tours of their factories, the real reason to come here is to take in the never-ending fields of lavender that dominate the area’s hilly landscape. Grasse is conveniently located between Cannes and Nice, so a quick stop here is worth your while, if only to pick up a few bottles of perfume and stop to smell the lavendar.

Abraham & Lars

May 26, 2019

The mountain village Grasse is well-known for perfume production, but has a lot more to offer than sweet smells! Take the TER train from SNCF Gare de Nice and walk up the stairs to the 11th century cathedral at the top of the hill. Be sure to stay hydrated, the climb is fairly though. The vieux ville is both charming and beautiful, and sprayed with lavender or jasmine perfume. When you need to rest your legs, go to the big square in the centre, where you'll find plenty of patios and restaurants.