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In the hills above Cannes on the Côte d'Azur, Grasse is the world capital of perfume, where houses like Fragonard and Galimard have been creating fragrances for centuries. The old town and perfume museums are a unique sensory experience.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisine

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 14h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 15°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (12°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
11°
Jan
13°
Feb
15°
Mar
17°
Apr
21°
May
26°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
25°
Sep
21°
Oct
15°
Nov
12°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
14h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
3d
Jan
5d
Feb
8d
Mar
7d
Apr
11d
May
10d
Jun
3d
Jul
5d
Aug
7d
Sep
8d
Oct
8d
Nov
5d
Dec

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Grasse as a Vacation Destination

Grasse is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
FR