Grasse has been a popular tourist town for several centuries, with the smell of flowers and clear air. With a perfume industry that dates back centuries, and a microclimate ideal for growing flowers, it’s become the perfume capital of the world. The altitude of the town, from 300-400 m, and the hills behind give Grasse a fresher climate than the beach during the heat of the summer. (our favorite beach is 25 mn by car). Grasse is about 15 km from Cannes and 40 km from Nice –
You could have a good sieste in a hammoc... before deciding to go out to Nice, Cannes or Antibes or to the beach for a midnight bath! alternatively you could have breakfast near the olive trees while planning your next walk in the mountains or a visit to the Parfumerie Museum or a Provencal village...