Grasse

Description

Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department, on the French Riviera. The town is considered the world`s capital of perfume. Three perfume factories offer daily tours and demonstrations, which draw in many of the region`s visitors. In addition to the perfumeries, Grasse`s other main attraction is the Cathedral, dedicated to Notre Dame du Puy and founded in the 11th century. In the interior, are three works by Rubens and one by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a French painter native of the town. Grasse has had a prospering perfume industry since the end of the 18th century. Grasse is the centre of the French perfume industry and is known as the world`s perfume capital.