Holiday in Grasse
City in France — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇫🇷
Country
France
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October, jasmine bloom July/August, rose bloom May/June
Budget/day
100-180€: Boutique hotel with a view, perfume workshop, Provençal dinner.
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Nice (NCE) approx. 1.5-2h, then 40 min. by car. Bus 600 from Cannes runs regularly.
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What makes Grasse special as a destination?
Grasse, the world capital of perfume, is beautifully situated in the hills above Cannes and offers German visitors a fascinating excursion into the world of scents. Since the 16th century, the finest perfumes in the world have been created here, and UNESCO has declared the perfume craftsmanship of Grasse an intangible cultural heritage. In the historic perfumeries Fragonard, Molinard, and Galimard, visitors can experience the production of essences up close and even compose their own perfume. The charming old town with the cathedral, which houses a Rubens painting, and the panoramic view over jasmine and rose fields to the Mediterranean make Grasse an unforgettable experience.
What are the top highlights in Grasse?
The top highlights in Grasse include Parfümerie Fragonard, Musée International de la Parfumerie, Altstadt & Kathedrale, Jardins du MIP (Fragrance Gardens).
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Parfümerie Fragonard
The oldest perfumery in Grasse offers free tours of the historic factory and a museum with over 5,000 years of fragrance history.
Musée International de la Parfumerie
The International Perfume Museum tells the complete history of perfume art from antiquity to the present – interactive and captivating.
Altstadt & Kathedrale
The medieval old town with the Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral, which houses three Rubens paintings, and the Place aux Aires with the fountain.
Jardins du MIP (Fragrance Gardens)
The gardens of the perfume museum showcase all the plants used in perfume production – rose, jasmine, tuberose, and lavender.
Hotels in Grasse
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When is the best time to visit Grasse?
The best time to visit Grasse is May to October, jasmine bloom July/August, rose bloom May/June. Warm, 25-30°C, slightly cooler than the coast due to the elevation (350m), pleasantly fragrant. In winter: Mild, 6-13°C, fewer tourists, the perfumeries are open year-round.
Recommended travel time
May to October, jasmine bloom July/August, rose bloom May/June
Summer
Warm, 25-30°C, slightly cooler than the coast due to the elevation (350m), pleasantly fragrant.
Winter
Mild, 6-13°C, fewer tourists, the perfumeries are open year-round.
How much does a holiday in Grasse cost?
Budget travellers: 55-85€: B&B in Grasse, free perfumery tours, old town stroll./day, mid-range: 100-180€: Boutique hotel with a view, perfume workshop, Provençal dinner./day, luxury: 280€+: Luxury country house in the hills, private perfume course with a master perfumer./day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-85€: B&B in Grasse, free perfumery tours, old town stroll.
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-180€: Boutique hotel with a view, perfume workshop, Provençal dinner.
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
280€+: Luxury country house in the hills, private perfume course with a master perfumer.
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Grasse?
Flight to Nice (NCE) approx. 1.5-2h, then 40 min. by car. Bus 600 from Cannes runs regularly.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
All three major perfumeries (Fragonard, Molinard, Galimard) offer free tours – each has its own character.
Reserve in advance for a perfume creation workshop – especially in high season, spots fill up quickly.
The flower market on Saturday morning at Place aux Aires is authentically Provençal and free of tourists.
Grasse can be perfectly combined with a beach day in Cannes or Antibes – only a 20-30 minute drive downhill.
What should you eat in Grasse?
Typical specialities in Grasse: Fleurs de Courgettes Farcies – zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta, a delicacy of the region, Fougasse à la Fleur d'Oranger – brioche with orange blossom water, fitting for the city of scents, Lou Fassum – a typical Grasse cabbage dish filled with meat and vegetables, Confiture de Rose – handmade rose jam from the rose fields of Grasse.
These specialties you must try!
