Grasse

Grasse is a hill town about 20 km inland from the Côte d'Azur, known as the world's perfume capital for its perfumeries and tours.

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Grasse is a hill town about 20 km inland from the Côte d'Azur, in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur in southeastern France. It sits about 350 m above sea level and is the center of the French perfume industry. Its inland climate is warm and sheltered from sea air, which helped the town become a center of flower farming. Jasmine, rose, lavender, orange blossom and wild mimosa have long been grown here for perfume. About 27 tonnes of jasmine are harvested here each year.

Visitors come for the perfumery tours, the International Perfume Museum, which traces about 5,000 years of perfumery, and the old town with its cathedral. Three perfumeries, Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard, open to the public with free tours, and some let you make your own scent. Grasse station has trains to Cannes, Nice and Ventimiglia. The Fête du Jasmin takes place at the start of August, and an international rose exhibition, Expo Rose, is held every May.

Grasse in five

Book a perfume workshop aheadSeveral perfumeries run short workshops where you blend your own scent, and slots fill in summer. Check the workshop length, language and cancellation rules before you pay.
Visit the perfume museum for the historyThe International Perfume Museum covers the story of fragrance and the plants behind it. Check opening hours and ticket details on its official site before you plan around it.
Ride the train or bus from CannesRegional trains run between Cannes and Grasse in about 30 minutes, and buses link Grasse with Nice. The station is below the old town, so allow for a short climb or a local bus.Côte d'Azur travel guide
Time the harvest if you want fieldsRose and jasmine harvests happen in spring and late summer, and several fields are visited in organized tours. Confirm dates with the local tourism office, since weather moves them.
Pair Grasse with Gorges du Verdon or ÈzeFrom Grasse a drive inland reaches the Verdon in about 1.5 hours, and Èze lies on the coast side. Combine Grasse with one of the two instead of trying to see both in one day.Gorges du Verdon travel guide

Things to do in Grasse

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Church · GrasseGrasse Cathedral

Museum · GrasseMusée International de la Parfumerie (MIP)

Gallery · GrasseMusée Fragonard - Collection Jean-Honoré Fragonard

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Need to know

Airport: Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), about 45–60 min by road or bus
Getting there: Train from Cannes about 30 min; bus from Nice and Cannes
Getting around: On foot in the old town; local buses for outlying fields
Best base: Cannes or Nice for the coast; Grasse for a quiet night
Time needed: Half a day; 1 day with fields

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear7 rainy daysHigh11°Low3°Mild, quiet
FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Mild, quiet
MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Mild, fresh
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Spring, blooms
MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Rose harvest
JunePartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Warm, workshops
JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Hot, busy
AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Hot, busy
SeptemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°Jasmine harvest
OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°Mild, calmer
NovemberClear10 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Wet, quiet
DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Mild, quiet

Average daily high and low in Grasse, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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What's on in Grasse

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Coming up

Cannes, FranceCannes Film FestivalMay 11 – 22, 2027 · Read the event guide

Every year

Feb–MarFête du CitronMenton, a day trip
Feb–MarNice CarnivalNice, a day trip
JulNice Jazz FestivalNice, a day trip
JulJazz à JuanAntibes, a day trip

Day trips by train

Before you go to Grasse

Perfume workshop day tripGuide, workshop and transportCompare day trips

Car for Riviera hill villagesPick up in Nice or CannesCompare car rental

eSIM for the Riviera hillsMaps and bus times in the old townRead the guide

Insurance for a Riviera tripCover for cancellations and theftRead the guide

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Rules for Grasse, checked

Check French entry rules before you fly, including whether your passport needs a visa. Use the official France-Visas site.Source
Many hotels charge a tourist tax (taxe de séjour) on top of the room rate. Ask your accommodation before you book.Source
Perfume contains alcohol. Before you buy large bottles to take home, check your home country's allowance with French customs and your own customs office.Source
Dial 112 for police, fire and ambulance from any phone in France.

Plan around Grasse

All of France

Regions, cities and how to plan the whole trip

Read the guide Côte d'Azur travel guide

Where to stay and how to move along the coast

Read the guide Èze

A cliff village between Nice and Monaco

Read the guide Cannes

The seafront city, 30 minutes by train

Read the guide Gorges du Verdon

A canyon day inland by car

Read the guide Train or pass

When a Eurail pass pays in France

Read the guide

Grasse FAQ

Is Grasse worth visiting?

Yes if you like perfume or want a break from the coast. The old town is small and charming, and a workshop is the main reason to come. Skip it if you want beaches.

How long do you need in Grasse?

Half a day covers the old town, a perfumery visit or the museum. A full day lets you add a workshop and lunch. Stay overnight only for the harvest season.

How do you get from Nice to Grasse?

By bus in about an hour, or by train to Cannes and a regional train on to Grasse. Check the current timetables on the regional transport sites.

Is Grasse a day trip from Cannes?

Yes. Regional trains take about 30 minutes, which makes it an easy half-day or day trip. Check the last train back before you plan an evening.

When is the best time to visit Grasse?

May for the rose harvest and late summer for jasmine, though dates depend on the year. Spring and autumn are quieter than July and August on the coast.