Grasse - the French capital of perfumery, surrounded by fragrant lavender fields . The city was founded in the 11th century, in 1125 received the status of the residence of the bishop of Antibes, in 1155 - became an episcopal city and actively engaged in trade with Genoa and Pisa . At the time of Catherine de 'Medici the city became famous for the production of perfumed gloves that were flavored with exotic spices, musk, amber, jasmine and essential oils . When the notion went out of fashion, the glovers turned into perfumers . In 19 39-1945 years in Grasse, Ivan Bunin lived in the villa "Zhannet", on October 10, 1963 Edith Piaf died here, and on June 19, 1986 - Kolyush .

Here it is pleasant to stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town, look into the small artistic atelier, select a fragrant essence or soap from a street vendor, learn about the secrets of the production of perfumes and lotions in the International Perfume Museum or in the Fragonard Museum-boutique, as well as get acquainted with the history of local life and costume of the 17-18 centuries in the Museum of Art and History Provence.

Fragonar Museum-Boutique, Grass

Grocery stores, Grass

Narrow French streets, Grass

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