Grasse: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 55 - 120 Mandarina Hôtel
 Located a 10-minute walk from Grasse city centre, this former Carmelite hostel offers quiet accommodations. The restaurant’s terrace and some of the… MoreEUR 74 - 194 Mercure Grasse
 This Mercure hotel is exceptionally located near the old city centre of Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. It is just 13 km (8 miles) from La C… MoreEUR 36 - 216 Les Parfums
 Located high up in Grasse, at the heart of the medieval city, Les Parfums boasts wonderful views and offers well-equipped apartments and studios. Enjo… MoreEUR 25 - 125 Le Virginia
 Le Virginia offers an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and accommodation with air-conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi. It is located in Grasse, eastern Provence.
… MoreEUR 43 - 99 Inter-Hotel Panorama
 The hotel is situated right in the heart of Grasse, the world´s perfume capital, just 2 minutes from the historical centre, the museums and perf… MoreEUR 70 - 99 Charm Hôtel Du Patti
 Located in the heart of the charming town of Grasse, Hotel Le Patti offers a warm and friendly welcome in a colourful and authentic 18th-century house… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grasse: Guide
Grasse is the home of the perfume industry that is built on the side of a hill inland from the coast of the French Riviera.
Understand
Views of Grasse are not terribly inspiring but the views of the coast (e.g. Cannes and Antibes) from Grasse and the hills above are marvellous. The surrounding villages are generally charming and not as despoiled by tourists as their more famous neighbors towards the coast.
Get in
The 4 lane N2285 penetrante from the A8 exit 42 (Grasse/Cannes) is the recommended access route. It terminates rather abruptly just before the steep ascent into Grasse on the old N85 (route Napoleon). Fortunately you do not need to go much further to get to the couple of perfumeries which is probably the main reason to visit.
It is also quite possible to take the meandering inland roads from Vence via the Loup Valley and/or Fayence.
You can also get by train from Nice or Cannes.
Get around
See
Perfumeries in Grasse
Route Napoleon
Views back towards coast
Auribeau perched village
Olive Oil mills
The Grasse area is good for outdoor activities, as well as hiking in the hills it is possible to ride horses, go mountain biking and play golf and tennis.
There are many golf courses such as the Golf Country Club de Saint Donat (270 rte Cannes GRASSE tel: 04 93 09 76 60), or the Golf du Grande Bastide (761 chem Picholines CHATEAUNEUF tel: 04 93 77 70 08
Although most towns have a municipal tennis club these tend to be rather cliquey and not very welcoming to foreigners. The Tennis Club Plaine Le Vignal (268 chem Picholines CHATEAUNEUF tel: 04 93 60 14 20 fax: 04 93 60 14 35) is more accommodating to foreigners and also has a pleasant restaurant with a very cheap and basic menu and a swimming pool.
Horse Riding - try the Club Hippique de La Brague (chem Ranch 06740 CHATEAUNEUF tel: 04 93 60 16 10 fax: 04 97 01 06 44) near the Vignal, the Club Hippique Grasse (168 rte Cannes 06130 GRASSE tel: 04 93 70 55 41) between Grasse and Mouans Sartoux, or the Poney Club Ecole Equitation (42 chem Mosquée GRASSE tel: 04 93 36 13 23) on the way to Magagnosc
Perfume
Auberge St Donat, (rte Valbonne (D4), Plascassier - on the roundabout with D104 to Mouans Sartoux) tel: 04 93 60 10 07 (fax: 04 93 60 09 04). Open for lunch every day and dinner M-Sa. Unpretentious restaurant that provides a bargain at lunch where you have a 4 course fixed menu meal including wine and coffee for €13.50/person. Either reserve or get there at 12noon.
La Bastide St Antoine (48 Avenue Henri Dunant, Grasse - access from end of penetrante is signed the trick is to start by heading to Pégomas and away from Grasse!), Tel: 04 93 09 16 48 (fax: 04.93.70.94.95 email: info@jacques-chibois.com ) Michelin Restaurant (and Hotel) expensive (€100/person minimum) but well worth splurging on and less well known than the other Michelin restaurants in the area. http://www.jacques-chibois.com/uk/sommaire.htm
A beautiful private Villa and apartment with great location for exploring this wonderful area: http://www.beautifulfrenchvilla.com
French Riviera
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73 rte Cannes tel:04 93 09 20 00
20 bd Fragonard tel:04 93 36 44 65 fax: 04 93 36 03 50
Molinard 60 bd Victor Hugo tel: 04 93 36 01 62
Moulins de la Brague (2 rte Châteauneuf Opio tel: 04 93 77 23 03)
Moulin Ste Anne (9 chem Prés GRASSE tel: 04 92 42 01 70 on D4 towards Draugignon)Do
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