Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse |
World Map of Key Scents |
It takes almost one ton of jasmine flowers to produce just one litre of essence.
Fragrant Jasmine |
Perfume Distiller |
Perfumed Soap Eggs in the Factory |
Once the 20-minute guided tour of the factory was over we sampled several different perfumes in the gift shop. On a previous visit to France I'd purchased Étoile, which had been a favourite among the ladies in our tour group, and it was a bestseller again. (I find the scent similar to Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue.) My only purchase this time was a colourful tote bag for 10€.
Fragonard Gift Shop |
Perfumed Soaps Packaged for Sale |
In 2017 Fragonard Celebrates the Peony |
My Favourite Fragonard Scent, Étoile |
Fragonard Tote Bags |
When everyone was content with the purchases they'd made we took a short walking tour of Grasse, including the Museum of Provençal Costume and Dress; Cathédral Notre-Dame-du-Puy with three Rubens paintings; and a view terrace behind the cathedral.
The Town of Grasse |
Narrow Laneway in Grasse |
Museum of Provençal Costume and Jewelry |
World War I Monument |
Cathédral Notre-Dame-du-Puy |
Cathedral Doors |
Cathedral Interior |
Cathedral Bell Tower |
Brass Pavement Plaque with the Grasse Coat of Arms |
The Old Town of Grasse |
Window Railing |
Pigeonnier or Dovecote |
View from Place du 24-Août |
The novel Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by German author Patrick Süskind is partly set in Grasse. The book was also made into the 2006 film starring Dustin Hoffman and Alan Rickman.
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