Grasse: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The historic factory offers a guided tour in Grasse focusing on traditional perfume production – from processing the raw materials to packaging the finished products. In the Salle du distilloir of the historic factory, distillation flasks are on display, which are used for steam distillation to extract essential oils.
Culture
The Musée International de la Parfumerie in Grasse was founded in 1989 and presents the history of perfume in different cultures – from its beginnings to industrialization. The museum is divided into five major sections that trace four thousand years of perfume history.
The exhibits cover raw materials, distillation and production methods, trade, design, and the presentation of perfume products. In Grasse, Parfumerie Galimard also offers free guided tours of its factories, where visitors are introduced to the secrets and techniques of perfume production.
The Petit Train de Grasse travels for 35 minutes through the steep streets of the historic center. Multilingual, dramatized audio guides provide information about the history of perfumery and notable personalities.
Nature
The Jardins du Musée International de la Parfumerie extend over approximately 2 hectares at the gates of Grasse, surrounding an agricultural basin and an old canal. Visitors can stroll there among roses, jasmine, tuberoses, orange blossoms, geraniums, and lavender.
Geographical Location
The Musée-chapelle Bellini is a museum in the surroundings of Grasse. Also located nearby are Colle du Maçon, a summit, Montagne de Thiey, a mountain, Sommet de Calern, a summit, and Puy de Tourettes, a mountain.
The Musée National Fernand Léger is a museum in the wider region surrounding Grasse. The Fondation Maeght, a museum, is also located there. Château de Villeneuve-Loubet is a castle in the wider regional surroundings of Grasse.
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