Best things to do in Grasse

Grasse: The Perfume Capital's Essentials

Grasse’s legacy as the global perfume capital is showcased through historic houses like Fragonard and Molinard, where traditional distillation techniques are still practiced. The town’s heritage extends to the 12th-century Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral, which houses rare Rubens paintings, and the Villa-Musée Fragonard, dedicated to the Rococo master. Central landmarks like the Place aux Aires and its tiered fountain reflect the Provençal charm of this historic hilltop locality.

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Fragonard Perfume Factory

A historic 19th-century factory offering guided tours of traditional perfume distillation and bottling processes.

International Perfume Museum

Grasse is the place where the perfume industry originated. Learn about the intriguing history of fragrances here!

Villa-Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard

17th-century villa housing works by Rococo painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, featuring period furniture and decorative murals.

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy

12th-century Romanesque cathedral containing three Rubens paintings and Jean-Honoré Fragonard's only religious work.

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Oratoire du Louvre

The Église réformée de l'Oratoire du Louvre, is an historic Protestant church located at 145 rue Saint-Honoré – 160 rue de Rivoli in the…

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Hôtel Court de Fontmichel

18th-century private mansion designated as a historical monument, showcasing traditional Provençal aristocratic architecture.

Fontaine de la Place aux Aires

Tiered fountain located in a central square known for its daily flower and herb markets and surrounding arcades.

Molinard Fragrances

Established in 1849, this family-run perfumery offers workshops and tours of its 19th-century distillery and copper stills.

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