Cannes Trip Overview
Grasse. . . World perfumes capital
In the middle ages, trade in hides and skins develops in Grasse. This activity generating a strong smell, manufacturers perfume their production of gloves, bags and belts from the Renaissance to meet a fashion now for Italy and the entourage of Queen Catherine de Medici.
Grasse microclimate allows to grow on-site of flowers in delicate fragrances such as rose, jasmine, Daffodil, carnation, orange blossom and violet. Grasse and its surroundings are then covered with fields of flowers and, in 1614, the King recognizes the new corporation of the ‘Glovers perfumers. Circa 1750 appears the process of enfleurage cold that allows to extract the most delicate flowers such as jasmine or the Tuberose scented principle.
Modern perfumery techniques are invented and developed in Grasse. Mythical perfumes such as water wild of Dior or mythical N ° 5 Chanel originate there: for more than 200 years, Grasse is the world capital of perfume.
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Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Cannes, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Grasse. . . World perfumes capital
In the middle ages, trade in hides and skins develops in Grasse. This activity generating a strong smell, manufacturers perfume their production of gloves, bags and belts from the Renaissance to meet a fashion now for Italy and the entourage of Queen Catherine de Medici.
Grasse microclimate allows to grow on-site of flowers in delicate fragrances such as rose, jasmine, Daffodil, carnation, orange blossom and violet. Grasse and its surroundings are then covered with fields of flowers and, in 1614, the King recognizes the new corporation of the ‘Glovers perfumers. Circa 1750 appears the process of enfleurage cold that allows to extract the most delicate flowers such as jasmine or the Tuberose scented principle.
Modern perfumery techniques are invented and developed in Grasse. Mythical perfumes such as water wild of Dior or mythical N ° 5 Chanel originate there: for more than 200 years, Grasse is the world capital of perfume.
Door to door service
Itinerary
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Stop At: Le Musee du Parfum, 20 boulevard Fragonard Au 1er Etage de l’Usine Historique, 06130, Grasse France
you will understand the complexity of creating a perfume through this visit
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Grasse, Grasse, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
walking tour of the city
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gourdon, Gourdon, Lot, Occitanie
a magnificent medieval village in the heights of Grasse
360 ° panorama of the French Riviera
visit the only lavender field in the region (flowering mid June to end September)
Queen Victoria’s favorite village
Excellent restaurants
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Musee du Bijou et du Costume Provencal, 2 rue Jean Ossola, 06130, Grasse France
in this very small museum you will discover authentic costumes from provence the colors; the jewelry
it’s a little gem to see
Duration: 15 minutes
