Grasse, France Showcases Incredible Attractions For Visitors
The Ville d'Art et d'Histoire - "town of art and history" - dates to the 15th century
and proudly embraces its rich and diverse history with popular area museums, attractions, and festivals. Grasse, considered the Perfume Capital of the World, offers many unique attractions. If you're going to be in Grasse in August, one must-see attraction is the annual Fte du Jasmin or La Jasminade ("the Festival of Jasmin or Gold Jasmin"). Floats, parades, free parties, fireworks, folk music groups, and a flower battle - where fragrant flowers are tossed into the crowds lining the streets - characterize the event. Here are some other attractions worth seeing if you're going to spend any time in Grasse:
Domaine de La Royrie
88 Chemin des Hautes Ribes
La Royrie, 06130 Grasse, France
0670049562
This olive grove produces some of the finest olive oil in Europe, if not the world. Tours are offered of the sprawling grounds. Part of the tour includes a detailed description on how olive oil is made. You can even have a taste of some of the olive oil made here to cap off your tour.
Molinard: Parfumeur Grasse
60 Bd. Victor-Hugo
Grasse, France
04-93-36-01-62
One of the oldest perfume factories in the world that's still operating today,
Molinard has been a fixture in Grasse since 1849. The factory offers regular tours and a perfume museum where you can put your nose to the test and create your own fragrance. As long as you're in the area, a trip to the nearby International Perfume Museum won't disappoint.
Parfumerie Galimard
73 Route de Cannes
Grasse, France
04 93 09 20 00
Indulge your senses with a tour of another one of Grasse's famed perfume factories. It's actually one of forty perfumeries in the area, but only one of three offering public tours. The tour includes a history of perfume making and concludes with the opportunity to purchase some of the factory's products. The tour itself is free. The third perfume factory offering tours is Parfumerie Fragonard.
Golf de Saint Donat
270 Route de Cannes
06130 Grasse, France
04 93 09 76 60
If you're going to play golf in the Cte d'Azur, this is the place to do it. The view is amazing and the greens are well-manicured and challenging at times. Prices are reasonable and you can even skip the golf and just tour the grounds or get a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant.
Casino de Grasse
Boulevard du Jeu de Ballon
06130 Grasse, France
04 93 36 91 00
Not all casinos in the South of France are in Monte Carlo. In fact, you can find many charming casinos throughout the region. This happens to be one of the game. Like most casinos in the area, slot machines have been updated and you'll find a wide assortment of popular games.
Musee d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence
2 Rue Mirabeau
06130
Grasse, France
04 97 05 58 00
Located in the Htel de Clapiers-Cabris, this
French Riviera museum includes paintings from local artists and exhibits highlighting the history of the region. Aside from its historic architecture, the
museum is noted for its eclectic collections such as family portraits of local nobility.
by: FrenchRiviera.com
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