Grasse
Clinging to the sun-drenched hills, the charm of the town is revealed when you take the time to stroll along its winding streets and welcoming squares. Grasse, the world capital of perfume, is showcasing its rich heritage thanks to its Ville d'Art et d'Histoire (City of Art and History) label. Its historic centre, international perfume museum and tourist perfume shops are all great attractions for visitors.
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THINGS TO SEE, THINGS TO DO ...
MUSÉE INTERNATIONAL DE LA PARFUMERIE (INTERNATIONAL PERFUME MUSEUM)
Created in 1989, the Musée International de la Parfumerie, the only museum of its kind in the world, is located in the emblematic town of Grasse, the cradle of luxury perfumery pioneered in France. Dedicated to one of France's most prestigious traditional activities, the Musée International de la Parfumerie, a public institution awarded the "Musée de France" label, enables visitors to discover the history and originality of the work of manufacturers and major perfume houses. A true testimony to the international technical, aesthetic, social and cultural history of the tradition of using scents, the museum takes an anthropological approach to the history of fragrances in all its aspects - raw materials, manufacture, industry, innovation, trade, design, uses - and through a wide variety of artefacts - art works, decorative arts, textiles, archaeological evidence, unique pieces or industrial forms.
TERROIRS AREA
In their Provencal shop, Mr and Mrs Ksibi champion the region's producers. Honey, home-made jams, orange wine, olive oil; but also the gastronomy of flowers: a range of syrups, wines, liqueurs...
LES CHEMINS PARFUMÉS – UNESCO
Since the early stages of the nomination of perfume-related skills to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list,
"Les Chemins Parfumés" has become an essential safeguarding measure, designed to help people discover and pass on these age-old skills to the general public.
They embody the very essence of the age-old heritage of the Grasse region, opening the doors to the harvesting, distillation and processing of perfume plants, while revealing the delicate art of olfactory composition.
THE GARDENS OF THE MUSÉE INTERNATIONAL DE LA PARFUMERIE
In the unique setting of the Gardens of the Musée International de la Parfumerie, you can discover and smell the species that have provided the precious raw materials for perfumery for centuries.
VISIT GRASSE - HERITAGE TRAIL
Discover the historic centre of Grasse, and take a journey through time in the heart of the perfume capital.
Take a stroll through its picturesque streets and admire colourful medieval houses, charming squares and remarkable monuments such as Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral.
THE GREAT PERFUME HOUSES
During your visit to Grasse, you can enter the world of the great perfume houses such as Fragonard, Galimard and Molinard.
These institutions open their doors to reveal the secrets of perfume creation, from harvesting the flowers to the distillation and maceration stages, right through to bottling.
Guided tours, often free of charge, offer visitors a chance to admire the artisans workshops and modern laboratories where the juices for which Grasse is world-famous are made.
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