Grasse

Grasse

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGrasseCabris at 6.8 km (10 min)
Insee code06069Mouans-Sartoux at 7.5 km (11 min)
Postcode06130Châteauneuf-Grasse at 7.8 km (14 min)
Latitude43.6601530Peymeinade at 8.1 km (13 min)
Longitude6.9264920Spéracèdes at 9.6 km (15 min)
AltitudeFrom 80 to 1061 metersOpio at 9.8 km (16 min)
Surface44.44 km²Pégomas at 9.8 km (15 min)
Population50257 inhabitantsAuribeau-sur-Siagne at 9.8 km (15 min)
Density1119 inhabitants/km²Le Rouret at 10.3 km (17 min)
National labelsLe Bar-sur-Loup at 10.6 km (17 min)
Chief townNice (at 43 km, 40 min)Le Tignet at 10.6 km (15 min)
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesLa Roquette-sur-Siagne at 10.9 km (14 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located between sea and mountains, Grasse is a city renowned for the quality of its air! Listed as a City of Art and History, it has preserved its heritage of perfumers and thus promote the development of the flower. The beautiful International Perfume Museum tells us that all route through the history of perfume.

You will also discover the culinary delights that flatter your taste buds for generations: the fougassette the Fassum, olive oil after the Cailletier tapenade, the chard pie, the crisp ...


SIGHTSEEING

The medieval city: proposed visit by a guide.

The cathedral and baroque chapels.

The International Perfume Museum.

Villa Fragonard and his paintings, the discovery of painters with a host of heritage.

The perfume.

The circuit fountains, shrines ...

The beautiful olive mills restored and some still active.

The gardens: the garden of the Princess Pauline, the garden of the Villa Noailles ...

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Grasse
Information pointsTourist Office of Grasse
Leisure centresCasino of Grasse,   Golf Course of Saint-Donat,   Golf Course of the Claux Amic,   Museum International de la Parfumerie,   Museum Villa Jean-Honoré Fragonard,   Museum of Art and History of Provence,   Villa Garden Fort France
MonumentsCathedral Notre-Dame-du-Puy
Performance hallsEspace Chiris,   Theatre of Grasse CIG

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Route du Mimosa mid-January to March.

The Feast of the Olive in February, with the visit of oil mills.

Rally Grasse Flowers and Perfume: in April.

Open Grasse Trophy BNP Paribas in April.

Expo Rose: Mid-May

Visit the gardens: early June

Fiesta Gitane: in July.

Day Jasmin in August.

Bio Grasse early September.

PHOTOS
Overview the old town (Photo credit: Jmsattonnay)
 
Alley of the old Grasse (Credit: Jmsattonnay)
In the old Grasse (Credit: Jmsattonnay)
 
Sunset on the country Grasse (Credit: Jmsattonnay)
Places Aires Grasse (Credit: Jmsattonnay)
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 8°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 10°C
Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Le relais imperial
Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey
A Saint-Vallier de Thiey in the heart of rolling hills in the hinterland of Grasse, the Relais Imperial seduced by the authenticity of a character, a witness to a prestigious past....
Located 7.5 km from GrasseFrom 20 € to 45 € per person 
Casa Mia
Cannes
A haven of peace in a sumptuous house from the 1930'S. Right in the heart of Cannes. Right in the centre of Cannes, a stone's throw from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette,...
Located 14.3 km from GrasseFrom 50 € to 150 € per person 
Ecrin Plage
Cannes
L'Ecrin Plage. Tucked away off the Croisette on the east side of Port Canto, L'Ecrin offers a private setting for beach private receptions. Open in the day time as a private beach with...
Located 15.9 km from GrasseFrom 50 € to 100 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Mas de la Bergamote    
9.7
Grasse
Cottages of charm in an authentic Provencal farmhouse completely restored and surrounded by greenery. On the balcony of the Cote d'Azur he enjoys a panoramic view. Parking in the property....
Located in GrasseFrom 60 € to 90 € the double room 
Les Jardins du Golf  
Châteauneuf-Grasse
Les Jardins du Golf opened in November 2008 and comprises an independant gîte (4 persons, 2 bedrooms) plus two rooms (in the proprietor's house, label fleurs de soleil). This Provence-style...
Located 4 km from GrasseFrom 95 € to 110 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôte de charme Il Monticello    
8.7
Grasse
Il Monticello is a privately owned stone villa full of charm and character situated on the Plascassier hill near Grasse, the world capital of perfume, about 20 minutes from the international...
Located in GrasseFrom 75 € to 100 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le clos des glycines a grasse
Grasse
F2 rent furniture in new building of nine fully furnished air-conditioned 50 sqm with terrace of 25m ².
Located in GrasseFrom 250 € to 450 € per week 
Mas 18ème vue mer plein sud piscine  
9.2
Grasse
Between sea and mountain, our Mas Saint-Jean is charming with its architecture and its typical garden (3600m²) of the Grasse country. Our family activity is traditionally linked to...
Located in GrasseFrom 800 € to 1300 € per week 
La Cigalière à plascassier
Grasse
All charming 3 bedrooms at La Cigalière are comfortable and pleasantly decorated with antiques and glimpses of the owners time abroad. Each room has a large and modern bathroom. The...
Located in GrasseFrom 2500 € to 3500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Parc des Monges    
9
Auribeau-sur-Siagne
In a leafy setting, on the edge of a first category fishing river, find the peace and quiet of this small southern village, surrounded by fields of mimosas. Mobil Home hire.
Located 6.2 km from GrasseFrom 17 € to 25 € per day 
Les gorges du loup    
9.5
Le Bar-sur-Loup
Under the sunshine of the Côte d'Azur in the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the calm with greenery all around, the campsite « Les gorges du Loup » and Bar-sur-Loup the provencal village...
Located 6.5 km from Grasse 
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La Roquette-sur-Siagne
Betzeen the cities of Cannes and Grasse, in the valley of Siagne, in the centre of the beautifull holliday area of the Cote d'Azur, you will find thre peacefull family camping Panoramic....
Located 8.5 km from GrasseFrom 28 € to 33 € per day 

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HOTELS
Bastide Saint Antoine  
Grasse
Set within 5 hectares of Mediterranean gardens, this 18th-century building is in Grasse, famous for its perfume industry. Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub or...
Located in GrasseRoom from 250 €
Mercure Grasse     
7.6
Grasse
This Mercure hotel is exceptionally located near the old city centre of Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. It is just 13 km (8 miles) from La Croisette de Cannes. Mercure Grasse...
Located in GrasseRoom from 89 €
Charm Hôtel Du Patti     
6.3
Grasse
Located in the heart of the charming town of Grasse, Hotel Le Patti offers a warm and friendly welcome in a colourful and authentic 18th-century house. Choose from the 73 rooms of Le...
Located in GrasseRoom from 70 €

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Alpes-Maritimes
Le Rivage
Le Rivage features spacious residences with terraces overlooking a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. It is located in...
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