Location: Grasse in France
Nearest Airport:
Nice at 30
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Nearest Ferry:
Nice at 35
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Nearest Train:
Grasse at 1
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Nearest Motorway:
Cannes at 11
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Nearest Beach:
Cannes at 15
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Nearest Barpub:
Grasse at 5
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Nearest Ski:
Greolieres at 30
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Nearest Golf:
Grasse at 2
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Nearest Restaurant:
Grasse - Le Claux-Amic at 5
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Car: recommended
Grasse is a medieval town set in the foothills of the Alps overlooking the Cote d'Azur. Being set back slightly from the coast, it overlooks the Mediterranean sea from Nice to the gulf of Mandelieu and into the mountains of Esterel with a wonderful panorama.
Grasse is well-known as the world's capital for perfume and houses the 3 large perfumeries: Fragonard, Galimard and Molinard, all of which can be visited and all offer visitors the chance to create their own perfume.
There are numerous activities available in the area:
* Cycling, diving, fishing, golf, horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, paragliding, canyoning, rafting, canoeing, roller blading, sailing, ski, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, water skiing, wind-surfing
* Art Galleries, Museums, Opera, Theatre, Music, Festivals, Regional Foods, Regional Wines
* Festivals in Grasse include the 'Fete des Jasmins' in August and the 'Expo Rose' in May.
* Cannes Film-Festival, Monaco F1 Grand Prix