In Pays de Grasse, flowers and perfume tell a story intimately linked to the territory.
From the cultivation of perfume plants to the creation of fragrances, discover know-how passed down from generation to generation and which is now the reputation of the territory.
From the Centifolia Rose to the Grandiflorum Jasmine, through the tuberose, discover the emblematic flowers of the Pays de Grasse, their crops, their harvests and their transformation into perfumes.
Explore, breathe and let yourself be enchanted by the world of flowers and perfumes of the Pays de Grasse.
Exclusive Moments
Live unique experiences, offered exclusively by Pays de Grasse Tourisme and by reservation.
Go behind the scenes of a territory where perfume know-how has been transmitted for generations and discover them as close as possible to those who make them live.
Visit to a flower field, introduction to picking, perfume or candle creation workshop, discovery of traditional trades and gestures…
These meetings allow you to discover in a different way the living heritage of the Pays de Grasse and the know-how related to perfumery, inscribed as UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage.
Discover a flower field, a garden
Discover the flower fields and gardens of the Pays de Grasse, through visits that reveal the secrets of perfumed plants and landscapes that have shaped the identity of the territory.
Flower fields, special gardens and the Jardins du Musée International de la Parfumerie invite you to discover Centofolia Roses, Grandiflorum Jasmines, Tuberuses and other emblematic flowers over the seasons.
Stroll, breathe and discover a living heritage where each flower tells the story of the Grasse perfume.
Musée International de la Parfumerie
In the heart of Grasse, historical cradle of perfumery, the Musée International de la Parfumerie invites you to discover the fascinating history of perfumes and know-how that have shaped the identity of the territory.
Created in 1989 and labeled “Museum of France”, the museum traces more than 4,000 years of history of fragrances, from antiquity to the present day. Raw materials, manufacturing, bottles, art objects, cosmetics and innovations immerse you in the fascinating world of perfume and its evolution through the ages.
Thanks to a contemporary and multisensory scenography, discover the perfume in all its facets: its history, its uses, its techniques and its evolution through cultures and eras.
Extend this discovery to the Jardins du Musée International de la Parfumerie, in Mouans-Sartoux. A true living conservatory of perfume plants, these gardens present the emblematic species used by perfumers, over the seasons: May rose, jasmine, lavender, tuberose and many other aromatic and floral plants.
Visit a perfume factory
Immerse yourself in the heart of the history and know-how of the Grasse perfumery by visiting Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard, Three emblematic houses of the city.
Discover the secrets of the manufacture of perfumes, the history of these great houses and the different stages that give birth to the fragrances that make Grasse famous.
Free guided tours without reservation, for an essential discovery of the world of perfume.
Create your own perfume in Grasse
What if you became a perfumer during a workshop?
Accompanied by a professional, discover the different olfactory families, learn to recognize the essences and compose your own fragrance according to your desires.
A sensory and playful experience to live in Grasse, the world capital of perfume, and leave with your unique creation.
Niche perfumers
Want to discover perfumery differently? Find a selection of niche perfumers and independent houses that bring the art of olfactory creation to life in Grasse and the Pays de Grasse.
Confidential creations, perfumer know-how, exceptional raw materials and original compositions: let yourself be guided to meet singular fragrances, imagined with passion and inspired by the history and olfactory heritage of the territory.
Discover houses with unique universes, explore their collections and meet a perfume that suits you, in the heart of the world capital of perfume.
Unesco
From the first stages of the application of perfume-related know-how in Pays de Grasse to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO),
“Les Chemins Parfumés” have established themselves as an essential safeguard measure, intended to discover and transmit these ancestral know-how to the general public.
They embody the very essence of the centuries-old heritage of the Pays de Grasse, by opening the doors of picking, distillation and processing of perfumed plants, while revealing the delicate art of olfactory composition.
