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
Photo gallery
Discover also
International Perfume Museum
Dedicated to one of France’s most prestigious traditional trades, the museum is the first public establishment devoted to the stewardship and promotion of the international heritage of perfumes, flavors, and fragrances.
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).
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.
Fragonard Villa-Museum
This elegant, late-17th century country manor, boasting a magnificent garden, houses the works of the famous Grasse painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard and his descendants.