Exceptional Property Steeped In History

Grasse occupies a hillside position in the pre-Alps above the Côte d’Azur, at an elevation that keeps it noticeably cooler than the coast while maintaining clear views toward the Mediterranean. It is internationally recognised as the historic capital of the perfume industry, a status it has held since the 17th century, and its old town retains the dense, layered character of a Provençal hill town: narrow lanes, ochre facades, and covered market squares that have changed little in their essential form.

The covered market on Place aux Aires is the practical centre of daily life for residents. The old town holds several good restaurants and traditional Provençal cafés. The Musée International de la Parfumerie and the historic houses of Fragonard, Molinard, and Galimard are all within the town. Cannes, with its full range of retail, dining, and beach clubs, is approximately 17 kilometres to the south.

Grasse sits roughly 35 kilometres from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, the second busiest in France, with direct connections to most major European cities and long-haul routes. The drive to Cannes takes around 25 minutes by the D6185. Antibes is reachable in approximately 30 minutes. The A8 motorway, accessible via Cannes or Mougins, connects westward to Aix-en-Provence and Marseille and eastward toward Monaco and the Italian border.