INTERNATIONAL OF SCENTS AND PERFUMES

All the charms of the gentle life in Provence are flaunted in this medieval town.
Situated less the 20 kilometres from Cannes, Grasse is an ideal, even enchanting resort with a delicate climate.

A unique and Medieval site, the town is classed by the "Caisse National des Monuments Historiques" as a city of art. Allow yourself to be carried away by the heady scents of the many markets and surprised by Provincial and Genoese styles.

The memory of this exquisite town will be imprinted forever in the hearts and minds of all who visit it: from its Cathedral Notre Dame du Puy to its historical buildings whose bossage has been surprisingly well conserved (it dates from the 13th - 18 th centuries), by passing through the gardens, roads and terraces bathed in colour, bright glowing colour, embodied in its many scents. Grasse is, however first and foremost the perfume capital of the world.

The long tradition of perfumery has existed for more than a century in this mystical place and it is here that many big names, such as Chanel n° 5 were originally and still are produced.
A visit to the "Musée International de la Parfumerie" will allow you to discover the history of this extraordinary art.

The "Musée d'Art d'Histoire de la Provence" has to offer an exceptional collection of high quality earthenware and Provencel furniture.
The "Musée Jean Honoré Fragonard" (XVIII centuary) proposes an exhibition of roses in its salons, as well as a colourful display of paintings and out-of-the-ordinary sculptures.
Finally, "The Musée Mémorial Amiral de Grasse" retraces the life of this celebrated "Grassois" through a pictorial exhibition, sketches and various personal artefacts.

Come and sample the pleasure of idleness in a town which the sun seems to have chosen as its permanent address ! Nothing sums up better the Côte d'Azur then this sun-drenched village of sweet scents and perfumes. It is also a place renowned from high quality French food. Here you can partake in feasts and sample the gastronomic traditions of this region, some of the most delectable in the world: "Beignets de fleurs de courgettes" (courgette fritters), "Lou Fassoum",Chou farçi, "Fougassette" (Brioche flavoured with orange blossom). There are many other specialities to sample. Allow yourself to be tempted by one of the largest restaurants of French culinary tradition, the "Bastide Sainte Antoine de Jacques Chirbois"

Such is the town of Grasse; the feel of Provence region, the artistry and scents of an Azur land, as well as all the traditions and gastronomy of this exceptional region, everything gathered together in a medieval town.