Grasse: Cours-Clavecin
Grasse lies along the hills above the Mediterranean coast, with wooded slopes and dense neighbourhoods rising behind its historic centre in the inland Alpes-Maritimes. Known internationally as the French capital of perfume, the town developed its fragrance trade from the scented leather gloves made here from the 16th century. Jasmine, rose and tuberose have long been cultivated for perfumery in the surrounding area, while established houses such as Galimard, Molinard and Fragonard maintain that connection. The Musée International de la Parfumerie traces the art, industry and raw materials of scent. Grasse was also the birthplace of the Rococo painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, whose name remains closely associated with the town.
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The foothills of the Alpes-Maritimes define the setting of Grasse — steep streets and terraces rise above the Côte d’Azur hinterland, while the local climate has supported flower growing for centuries. Known internationally for perfumery, the town has long worked with jasmine, May rose and other fragrant plants used in scent composition. The International Perfume Museum documents this craft, and historic houses such as Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard remain part of Grasse’s identity. Its compact old centre is marked by stone lanes, small squares and the cathedral of Notre-Dame-du-Puy. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Grasse and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
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