France Property For Sale Grasse

Grasse

Situated some 15km to the north of Cannes, the pretty Provençal town of Grasse is well regarded as the world's perfume capital. Surrounded by fields of lavender, rose and jasmine, the air is infused with the very aromas upon which its fortune has been built, and many of the old brick chimneys, which define the southern part of the town, belong to factories which are still operational.

Grasse celebrates its legacy with two festivals, the International Rose Festival, which takes place in May, and the Fête du Jasmin, which occurs in August. Both festivals are accompanied by parties, live folk music and fireworks, though it is undoubtedly the 'Flower Battle', which takes place during the Fête du Jasmin, which takes centre stage.

Indeed, despite its relatively small size, Grasse is extremely rich in terms of cultural offerings and as well as being home to Le Musée International de la Parfumerie , also supports Le Musée d'Art et d'Historie de la Provençe, Le Musée de la Marine, as well as the Musée Fragonard, which documents the life of the famous French Painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

Culture aside, the surrounding countryside is a great location for a host of leisure activities, including horse-riding, cycling and hiking, while local sporting facilities include the Golf Country Club de Saint Donat and the Tennis Club Plaine Le Vignal.

Should you need a break from all these cultural and leisure activities, Grasse offers an abundance of restaurants and cafes. Many of these spill out onto the picturesque streets and squares where customers are cooled by the freshening effects of the town’s many fountains.

If you are looking for a town that is both picturesque and culturally rich then you should certainly consider the merits of Grasse. Coast & Country offer a range of property for sale in Grasse. Please browse our listings and contact one of our representatives should you have any questions regarding any of our Grasse properties.