Grasse
Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, an 11th-century city, a veritable balcony overlooking the Mediterranean, a land where essential becomes art.
Visit the 13th-century cathedral and episcopal palace, 17th- and 18th-century mansions, charming alleyways and fountains, perfumeries, museums, and breathtaking panoramic views: Grasse is surprising and fascinating, bewitching and enduring.
And if you have always longed to understand the mysterious world of perfume, a visit to Grasse is a must, including some time at the International Perfume Museum, where you can learn the history of perfume around the world.
Then put your new knowledge of this art into practice at one of our perfumeries, where you can create your own personal fragrance.
Things to do & Sights to see :
• Historic medieval city center
• Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral
• Perfumeries
• International Perfume Museum
• Flower fields & Gardens
• “Maison Duplanteur” family chocolate factory
• Sightseeing train tour
• Museum of Provençal Art & History
• Fragonard Villa-Museum
• Musée de la Marine/Amiral de Grasse Maritime Museum
• Provençal Costume & Jewelry Museum
• Hélène & Jean-François Costa Fragonard Museum
• Curiosity Museum
• Hiking
• Golf
• Treetop adventure park
Discover also
Le Tour de la Marbrière
Ce parcours vous mènera à l’un des plus beaux points de vue sur Grasse et la Côte d’Azur : du sommet, le cap d’Antibes, la baie de Cannes, les iles de Lérins et l’Estérel sont à vos pieds.
Marine Museum - Amiral de Grasse Memorial
Museum devoted to the life and career of a great sailor from Provence and his companions: François-Joseph Paul Count of Grasse (1722-1788).
Notre-Dame du Puy Grasse Cathedral
The cathedral dates from the mid-13th century (the bishopric was transferred from Antibes to Grasse in 1244). The architecture is influenced by both Liguria and Lombardy (layout, decorative elements, vaulting).
Provence Art and History Museum
The Provence Art and History Museum brings together, in the Clapiers-Cabris mansion, large collections devoted to both everyday life in eastern Provence since prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from the 17th century to the first half of the 20th century.