Grasse isn’t limited to perfume—it’s also a city of art, culture, and refinement. Each cobbled alley, time-worn façade, and moss-covered fountain reveals a fragment of its history. In the heart of the old town, the 17th- and 18th-century mansions tell of a time when Grasse was a
hub of trade, creativity, and elegance.
The Notre-Dame-du-Puy cathedral, a jewel overlooking the city, holds unexpected treasures: three paintings by Rubens and one by Fragonard—a nod to Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a local hero and emblematic figure of Rococo painting. In its sloping alleys, Grasse displays its baroque and southern soul through open-air art galleries, artisan workshops, and hidden frescoes that invite leisurely exploration.
But this creativity extends beyond visual arts. Grasse’s cuisine speaks the language of flowers. Here, chefs use essences like perfumers use their organ. Lavender, rose, geranium, verbena, or orange blossom infuse syrups, vinegars, honeys, and jams… and also bold dishes like jasmine foie gras, thyme-glazed vegetables, or basil-lemon sorbet.
Some restaurants go even further, creating entire menus around a single olfactory note. In these multisensory creations, taste and smell merge, and each bite becomes an experience.
Grasse is a city to enjoy with all your senses. Its art is not only seen—it is smelled and savored.
