Grasse

Grasse is nestled against a backdrop of mountains, forests, blue skies and in the distance, a captivating view of the bays of Cannes and Antibes.

You are here in the French capital of perfume. A light breeze sometimes carries the fragrances of the flowers and essences used in the city.

Stop for a few minutes on the Place aux Aires, built on 3 levels, with an elegant arcade and a Louis XV fountain.

Continue your walk towards the old town of Grasse. Look for the Saracen tower and the remains of the 16th century ramparts.

Then, a little further down, reach the Petit Puy square, with its 10th century Notre Dame du Puy cathedral and 18th century clock.

Throughout the year there are also an array of festivals, carnivals and concerts. A city of culture, Grasse is home to many museums and galleries.

The districts

The historic centre
Village houses, on several levels, with authentic charm.

Saint-Jacques / Sainte-Anne
Two residential areas.

Saint-François / Saint-Jean
Mainly residential districts, with pretty bastides and remarkable gardens.

Saint-Mathieu
Rural district home to mas and bastides.

Magagnosc
Residential district which benefits from excellent sunshine.

Getting there

By car: Motorway A8, exit 42 Cannes/Grasse.

By train: directly from Nice and Cannes.

By plane : Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, Cannes Mandelieu Airport.

The schools

Lycée Amiral de Grasse: a public establishment which includes a boarding school for boys and girls from 12 to 18 years old.

Collège Canteperdrix: secondary school where French, English and German are taught. It includes a special section for inclusive education (ULIS) and cognitive disabilities.

Institut Privé Fénelon: teaching from playschool to higher education with an international English-speaking section.

Mougins School: an international private school that welcomes students from playschool to the final year of secondary school.