Grasse, in Provence, on the French Riviera, just a short drive west of Nice, is a charming and ancient town - a place of love and passion, revolving around the centuries-old craft of perfume making. Four of the main perfumeries in France - Fragonard, Galimard, Mane, and Molinard - are located here. There are tours, where you can learn about the history of perfume making.
The process of perfume making, of extracting the perfume oils from flowers, is a very complex and labor intensive one, and the processes are closely guarded secrets.
Every major perfume house employs the services of a “Nose” - an artist capable of distinguishing a vast number of different scents and combining them to create distinguished perfumes.
Grasse is also a very interesting city in itself. The old center of town is a maze of ancient, narrow streets winding through huge 17th and 18th century buildings.
If you are thinking of celebrating your honeymoon or anniversary in France, consider taking the trip of your lifetime with us, beginning in Paris, and continuing on to some of the most beautiful regions of France.