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Grasse: perfumery, old town and Grasse hinterland

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Grasse, a perfumery town on the slopes of the hinterland

Grasse lies in the Alpes-Maritimes, about twenty kilometres from Cannes. The town is shaped by slope: tight streets, former production districts, views towards the sea and roads rising towards the Prealps.

From scented leather to perfume plants

Grasse’s history passes through leather trades, then the scenting of gloves in the 16th century. The cultivation and processing of fragrant materials later gave a particular role to May rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom. Grasse perfumery depends as much on these plants as on skills of transformation, composition and trade.

Historic houses and the International Perfume Museum

Fragonard, Galimard and Molinard are among the houses that have marked local history. The International Perfume Museum broadens the subject: raw materials, gestures, tools, social uses, bottles and commercial exchanges. It presents Grasse as a town of trades, not simply as an olfactory showcase.

Old town and Notre-Dame-du-Puy cathedral

The old centre brings together narrow passages, steps, compact squares and tall façades. Notre-Dame-du-Puy cathedral keeps works attributed to Rubens and Fragonard. Markets, flower festivals and open workshops still give the centre activity linked to seasons and materials.

Routes through the Grasse hinterland

Around Grasse, roads lead to Cabris, Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, Pays de Fayence and the Prealpine plateaus. A stay can therefore combine town, perfumery, hillside paths and access to the French Riviera, with welcome distance from the seafront.

Bed and breakfast near Grasse

Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay near Grasse, between the Riviera and the hinterland, with direct access to each owner’s website.

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In Pégomas, five spacious, air-conditioned rooms bring new life to an 18th-century mill in a green valley. Bright rooms open onto the garden or river, in a house with a friendly welcome. Between Grasse, Cannes and mimosa-covered landscapes, explore the Côte d’Azur while staying in peaceful surroundings.

This address is located in Pégomas and associated with a stay near GrasseCannesCôte d'AzurAntibes

Pégomas 06580
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Below the hilltop village of Tourrettes, three spacious, air-conditioned rooms occupy a 19th-century Provençal house. Bright, thoughtfully decorated and facing the garden, they offer a comfortable base for exploring the Pays de Fayence. Lake Saint-Cassien and the villages of the hinterland add to the choice of outings.

This address is located in Tourrettes and associated with a stay near GrasseFayenceEstérelCannes

Tourrettes 83440

Planning your stay in Grasse

When is the best time to stay in Grasse?

Spring matches flowering periods and visits to gardens or sites linked to perfume plants. Autumn suits town visits and hinterland roads. Summer is busier on the French Riviera.

Where should you choose a bed and breakfast near Grasse?

You can stay in Grasse, around Cabris, Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, Mouans-Sartoux, Pays de Fayence or routes between Cannes and the hinterland.

What can you do in Grasse?

You can visit the old town, historic perfume houses, International Perfume Museum, Notre-Dame-du-Puy cathedral and villages of the Grasse hinterland.