Things to do in Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Espace Terroirs est un commerce de produits gastronomiques et artisanaux issus des terroirs de Provence. Dans un cadre rustique et convivial de 100m², une large sélection de produits gastronomiques de qualité, rigoureusement sélectionnés et issus des terroirs de la Provence est présentée.

The only chocolate factory on the Riviera. In the historic heart of Grasse, Maison Duplanteur opens the doors of its worshops. Discover the basis of chocolate-making from roasting to tasting. 100% authentic and Organic, all products are 100% natural and Bios.

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.

Dedicated to the perfume and aromatic plants, the Flower Factory is surrounded by a garden of scented plants. At the gates of Grasse, this contemporary factory, inaugurated in 1986, is equipped with modern machines for the manufacture and packaging of our products. Visit our laboratories and packaging rooms for free and discover the secrets of our perfumer's know-how. Open to the public every day from 9 am to 7 pm (closed from 1 pm to 2 pm from November to January). Free guided tour in all European languages. Departure last visit at 18:15.