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two most important parts of your visit to Grasse are the old city and the museums.
You
can discover the old city on your own just by walking
about the shaded streets enjoying the architectural
treasures as you come across them, or you can rent a
portable tape at the tourist office and follow the arrows
while listening to the history of Grasse.
Whichever
you chose you will be delighted by the charm of the
old squares (Place du Petit Puy, Place aux Herbes, Place
aux Aires), the outdoor markets, the fountains and the
winding streets, a wonderful time. |
Besides
all of the traditional museums in Grasse one
must not forget that Grasse is the foremost city
in the world for perfumes. Here you will find perfume
museums and even perfume factories to visit.
What
to see: Museum Villa Fragonard. Museum of Art and
History of Provence. Amiral de Grasse Museum. International
Museum of Perfume. Marine Museum. Perfumeries Fragonard,
Galimard, Molinard, and the perfume salon. |
Activities:
Swimming pool, horseback riding, golf, tennis. Festivals
(jasmin and rose), concerts, excursions, gardens (Princesse
Pauline, Villa Noailles, St. Jean).
Culinary
specialities: Lou Fassoum, fried zucchini flowers,
squash tart, fougassette. little sightseeing train.
Casino. Hiking on the GR4.
Accommodation:
14 hotels, chambres d'hotes, 3 vacation villages. 2
Campgrounds, 39 restaurants.
Neighbouring
villages : Cabris (5km), Peymeinade (4km), Opio
(6km), Chateauneuf de Grasse (6km), Valbonne (8km), Mougins (9km).
How
to get there: Highway A8, exit 42 Mougins- Cannes, route N85, N2085. |
