TOP 10 Things to do in GRASSE - Perfume Capital of the World | French Riviera Travel Guide

Discover Grasse, the perfume capital of the world! Located in the hinterland of Nice, Cannes, and Antibes, this city is a must-do day trip when visiting the French Riviera. Join Anja & Aila as they share 10 top tips for making the most of your visit, from classic attractions to personal favorites - and a quick dive into the fascinating history of perfume...

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-- All of the places featured in this video were personally selected by Anja & Aila because they consider them worth visiting; there are no paid advertisements. --

GRASSE
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/CAGh5vZhdryKR...
Tourist Office:
ℹ️ https://www.paysdegrassetourisme.fr/en


#1 Perfumery Visit
Fragonard:
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/H8FUK6LkfgHME...
ℹ️ https://usines-parfum.fragonard.com/en/
open & free guided tours every day

Molinard:
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/QRuT5gdNqBAaP...
ℹ️ https://molinard.com/

Galimard (Create your own perfume):
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/E8VoSCwcmr777...
ℹ️ https://www.galimard.com/en


#2 Exploring the Old Town
Cathedral (Notre-Dame-du-Puy): 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/uiwwfLYMRrVKG...
Town Hall: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gyuPKCpVGFqb...
Place aux Aires: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMfMsXUWWGc9u...
Cours Honoré Cresp: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMDA6JQMV8ffi...
Boulevard du Jeu de Ballon: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/rNQvceQ9F5zHM...

Little tourist train:
Ticket €7 (2024), buy directly at train (no credit cards)
Running from April to October.
Take-off at Cours Honoré Cresp at 12, 2, 3, 4, 5 PM (12, 14, 15, 16, 17); in July/August also at 11 AM and 6 PM (18).


#3 Inside the Perfume Museum (MIP)
Musée International de la Parfumerie
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cy9Y3C7TzoD7A...
ℹ️ https://www.museesdegrasse.com/en

#4 From Street Eats to Fine Dining
La Bastide Saint-Antoine: 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/4HELq2VhFufZp...


#5 The best Lookout Spots
A) Cours Honoré Cresp: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMDA6JQMV8ffi...
B) Place du 24 Aout: 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/EC1UXaRhG7bYg...
C) Place du Pontet:📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/z2jRoDTvLaSvX...


#6 The World of Prestigious Perfumeries
Les Fontaines Parfumées (LVMH):
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJxgFmgcZM3jK...

Domaine de la Rose (Lancôme):
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/NJMpzLNk8jthE...
Open to the public usually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, not in July/August. Reservation for free guided tours on their website:
ℹ️ https://www.lancome.fr/domaine-de-la-...


#7 Charming Cafés for a Break
Café du Musée: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/dU4Pz3x59yHzh...
Little Green Café: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZYqd68kRz1LUm...


#8 Shopping: From Souvenirs to Chic Finds
Fragonard “empire”: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/9osNYexzBVb85...
Confiserie Florian: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/y4JpdLU9m7nqV...
Maison Duplanteur: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/EhxTR9XrmAgGh...


#9 Hidden Oasis: Grasse’s New Square
Place du Lieutenant Georges Morel 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/yrNvV74L1tevS...
Médiathèque Charles Nègre: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/HJjapKby33w8R...
ℹ️ https://www.mediatheques.grasse.fr/


#10 Beyond Grasse: Exploring the Hinterland
Route Napoléon: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/HvMfUL9U2uM6m...
Gorges du Verdon / entrance from Castellane: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/jRiYpxZ8jL8rb...
Gourdon: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/LwxQKNycTLiQZ...
Cabris:📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/wrQfEzdGh5VHc...
Tourrettes-sur-Loup: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/WBQpC7oN2SdBr...


Annual Festivals in Grasse - dates for 2024:

9-12 May
Rose Festival «Exporose»
Cours Honoré Cresp, Villa Fragonard & Old Town

21 June
France’s Music Festival «Fête de la Musique»
Cours Honoré Cresp & Old Town

13 July
Fireworks & Dance
Cours Honoré Cresp

2 - 4 August
Jasmin Festival «La Jasminade»
Cours Honoré Cresp & Boulevard du Jeu de Ballon

5 - 8 September
Beer Festival «La Fête de la Bière»
Cours Honoré Cresp


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