10 Free Things to do in Grasse That You Shouldn't Miss

FIVE GENERATIONS OF PERFUMERS Molinard, an extraordinary creator and producer of fine fragrances, is a family story that has unfolded in Grasse since 1849, ardently forging a legacy. Only Grasse perfumer to access to the label "Living heritage company", sign of a rare know-how. A MESMERIZING INTERACTIVE TOUR Discover this heritage steeped in history; admire collections of legendary bottles designed by Rene Lalique and Baccarat. Among the stills, the secrets of how perfume is made are gradually revealed. An astounding tour that entrances the senses, an immersive experience that begins with the still boasting a structure by Gustave Eiffel and ends in the spectacular sales salon crowned with a magnificent glass cupola. PERFUME WORKSHOPS Enjoy an unforgettable moment as you create your own custom perfume. Try your hand at the perfumer’s subtle techniques. With the guidance of a fragrance expert, discover the architecture of a scent, the ingredients that compose it, that complement or contrast with one another. Molinard, 4 different workshops from 25 to 189€

Visits to this historic factory thread their way through the perfumer’s laboratory, with its perfume organ, the distillery, the maceration and filtering studios, the enfleurage rooms, and the artisanal packaging and soapmaking workshops. The museum's collection features bottles and perfume memorabilia from ancient times and all the way up to the present day. Clay perfume flasks, khol vases, scent holders, salve jars, pomanders, bergamotes, and travel kits trace 3,000 years of history.

Jean de Galimard, Lord of Seranon and related to the Count of Thorenc, lived in Grasse where in 1747 he created the PARFUMERIE GALIMARD. Founder of the corporation of "Glovemakers and Perfumers", he supplied the court of Louis "the well-beloved", King of France, with olive oils, pomades and perfumes, of which he invented the first formulas. Two and a half centuries after its inception by its illustrious founder, continuing its Royal tradition from 1747, the Parfumerie Galimard remains a family owned and operated entreprise. Galimard's contemporary management style allows its creative branch to breathe life and love into its newest perfume masterpeices. Classical in the pursuit of perfection and harmony, Galimard cultivates inoovation and contemporary style to achieve each unique and sublime eternal creation. We invite you to come and share this joy and passion with us : * IN GRASSE : the visit will lead you through our Museum, laboratory and the conditioning rooms where the origin of perfumes can be traced. A thorough explanation of the extraction methods of aromatic raw materials, flowers, plants and aromatic woods is offered. You will also discover the work organ of the "composer" of perfumes, called the "Nose", and some of his secrets will be revealed to you. * IN EZE-VILLAGE : our delightful team will inform and guide you throughout our Perfumery and explain the processes of extraction and fabrication. Stroll and discover our authentic Perfume Museum and our ancient traditional soap factory. Both our establishments offer free guided visits 365 days a year. All our products are priced as factory outlet. * In GRASSE and in EZE-VILLAGE : come and create your own personal perfume! Pioneed and recognized leader in this Art, Galimard opened its Studio des Fragrances in Grasse in 1997 and its Studio des Fragrances in Eze-Villlage in 2007. In our Studio des Fragrances, we invite you to enter the world of personal perfume creation. With the assured knowledge of the Parfumeur, you will embark upon a voyage of personal discovery and emotional freedom in designing a fragrance that is uniquely yours.

A beautiful factory in a building of the nineteenth century in the heart of the old town where are produced daily our perfumes and soaps. Our historic factory, one of the oldest in Grasse, can be visited every day for free. Indeed, the current premises housed from their origin, in 1782, a perfume factory. It is in 1926, in tribute to the famous painter Jean-honore Fragonard, that it takes the name of Perfumery Fragonard. Through a free guided tour of our workshops and laboratories, you will discover the creation of our products, made from the best perfume raw materials. Open to the public every day from 9h to 18h, last visit 1h before closing. Sale of products at factory prices.

Former residence of the Marquise de Cabris, sister of Mirabeau, the mansion of Clapier-Cabris houses the Provencal Museum of Costume and Jewel since 1997. Patiently assembled by Helene Costa, the exceptional private collection of the museum is composed of costumes and Provencal jewels from the 18th and 19th centuries: dresses, lace ornaments, headdresses ... These clothes tell the story of the Provencales, the peasants, the craftswomen and the bastidanes of our region. Open every day from 10h - 13h and 14h - 18h30 (Closed on Sundays of November, January and beginning of February). Free visit, explanatory leaflet on request.