The Town of Grasse

Grasse

The old town is full of brightly painted houses

painted houses in Grasse

Grasse is located in the hills about 10 miles from Cannes and the Mediterranean coast.
It has a mild all year round temperature. Which makes it ideal for growing flowers most of the year.
Mimosa in March roses in early summer and jasmine in the autumn.
High above the town are rows of lavender the area also has olive groves

Grasse France

Grasse medieval town

The old town is a made up of little streets between the old houses some from the 17th century.

You pass through archways and up old steps to the top of the town. To the main square with its fountains and shops.

The tourist office have details of a walking tour of Grasse there are several hiking trails as well

Perfume in France

perfume in Grasse

The perfume industry started in Grasse in the 16th century you can visit several perfumeries below are just a few

Parfumerie Fragonard,

Factory tour

Parfumerie Molinard,

Factory tour

Le Studio des Fragrances,

Specialty shop where you can "create your own perfume" at the Galimard Perfume

Special Soap

Grasse also produces high quality soap

Grasse soap

map of the town of Grasse

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hotel Grasse

Bastide Saint-Mathieu is a small, exclusive, privately owned, historical property dating back to the 17th century in the countryside of the French Riviera. Surrounded by cypresses and olive groves, just 20 minutes from the centre of Cannes and 30 minutes from Nice International airport, this authentic stone mansion features all individually decorated, extremely spacious rooms with open log fires and superb amenities.

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If you liked Grasse try Cannes

The old village of Eze

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Housed in a 15th-century listed building with many original features, this contemporary hotel, opened in 2003, is centrally located within a kilometre of Lille’s old town and Grand’Place. Louis XV-style and Philippe Starck designed chairs complement the historical features of the air-conditioned guestrooms.

Hotel Hermitage Gartois

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The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris.

The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.

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