Old Grasse, le Vieux Grasse

Old Grasse dominates the region as far as the sea and the Bay of Cannes. Perched on a promontory, the old town, still inhabited, is made up of narrow streets and small squares with a certain charm.

Lanes and squares to discover

The alleyways, often steep, go up or down and at times turn into staircases. Most of the traffic is pedestrian, which makes for easy strolling and window-shopping. Indeed, there are many shops selling local products, from olive oils to perfumes.

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Promise yourself along the main axis (east to west) rue Droite, rue Marcel Journet, rue Jean Ossola. They lead to the Place du cours Honoré-Cresp, where children can stretch their legs or take a ride on the merry-go-round, and from which you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. These are the shopping streets of Vieux Grasse.

Also worth knowing is the beautiful rue du jeu de ballon, west of the old town. La rue Napoléon. The little rue de l'amiral de Grasse which leads to the very pleasant place de l'Aire. Or the rue du Grand Puy, adjoining the cathedral, which opens onto a breathtaking panorama.

Sites and museums to visit in Vieux Grasse

Grasse boasts a number of museums, not only of perfume, but also of fine arts and Provencal folk traditions. The painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard spent a long time in Grasse. Several sites are dedicated to him. Here's a list:

• Musée international de la parfumerie
• Fragonard Perfume Museum
• Molinard Perfume Museum
• Parfumerie Galimard
• Fragonard Museum
• Villa Fragonard
• Provençal Museum of Costume and Jewellery
• Musée d'art et d'histoire de Provence
• Musée de la marine Amiral de Grasse

Finally, still in the wonderful historic center, the Cathédrale Notre Dame du Puy.

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  Jean-Marc Foulquier