Welcome to grasse

The côte d'azur or french riviera : its sun and beaches … and especially its hinterland, a genuine haven of well being, brimful of authentic flavours and fragrances ! ! !

Historical tour of the centre  Starting at the "Palais des Congrès", you will discover the Medieval City by following the copper emblems on signposts indicating the circuit to follow and with the help of a map offered free of charge at our tourism offices. You can also discover this historical circuit with words and music by renting a Walkman from the tourism office.

Visite of the olive mills   The olive mills  The rural lands around Grasse reflected for many centuries, the ancient Mediterranean polyculture, characterised by the unchanging trilogy of : wheat, vines and olives. To this day the olive tree maintains an important place in the countryside and in local family agriculture. This can be witnessed by the large number of millennium olive trees in the Grasse region.

the gardens  Flowers have given Grasse, the World Perfume Capital, its aristocratic title. There once was a time when the visual impact as well as the olfactory impact was given by the gardens and flower fields filled with jasmine, roses and tuberoses ; the three Queens of flowers that contributed to the perfume industry. Today about twenty farmers cultivate these flower fields and a number of gardens still preserve this heritage which makes up the bouquet of Provencal fragrances.  The Plant Garden (Jardin des Plantes).  Princess Pauline's garden.  Flower Fields "Domaine de Manon"  Domaine de Manon  Salon des Parfums : Mixing Grasse's know-how with a sense of creativity ! It has more than 80 perfumes of which some of the most famous are the "Parfums de Grasse" with a flower in the middle and many home fragrances at unbeatable prices. A real craft work factory where you will find soaps, sculptures scented candles and pot-pourri. You will also discover its Miniature Palace, which will thrill all collectors, a Copper Stills mini-museum and a display case full of ancient scent bottles. Your visit will finish with a passionate film on the alchemy and perfume fabrication process.

La source parfumée  La Source Parfumée is open 365 days a year and you can discover its Lavanderies and aromatic plants in its flower fields at Gourdon, in the heart of the Grasse countryside.  Going out in the evening in Grasse starts with a god meal in one of the numerous restaurants either in town or in the surroundings.  There is a variety of restaurants fitting all tastes and all budgets, ranging from the gastronomic restaurant (with 2 stars) to various "fast-food" places, without forgetting those very pleasant so-called small restaurants located in the historic part of the City.  After your diner, why not going to the cinema, to the theatre or the concert or simply stopping at the terrasse of a bar, along the "Jeu de Ballon" boulevard, or even take a chance at the Casino ?

Visite of the cathedral  The Grasse cathedral, "Notre Dame du Puy", was built during the 12th century. Its strict, basic style, its structure, its vaults and its discrete decoration reflect the lombardian and ligurian influences. It shelters such masters as Rubens, Charles Nègre and a beautiful triptych by Louis Bréa and the only religious painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard : "Le lavement des Pieds" (The cleansing of the feet).

Hicking and walking  Hicking and walking around Grasse.  Starting from the hills above Grasse, we offer several easy hikes which offer fabulous views overlooking the Côte d'Azur, from Mandelieu to the bay of Nice called "Baie des Anges" (Angels' bay). Other walks will take you through the country side of the "Pays de Grasse". The itinerary descriptions are available.  "Plateau de la Malle"  "Doublier"  "Plateau de Caussols"  "Clavary" circuit  "Vallée Verte"

horse riding  Horse riding, Canyoning, Rafting, Climbing and Parachute are many way to discover this wonderful region.