Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 06130

Set on the hills of Grasse with a magnificent panorama of the surrounding Tuscan landscapes and the sea in the background, this charming bastide stands in the middle of its remarkable terraced gardens planted with numerous essences emblematic of perfumery, such as rose, jasmine, lavender, violet, tuberose, Mediterranean fruit trees (bigaradier, fig, cherry) and the original Grasse vines. A true haven of peace, it is full of a thousand treasures with its abundant springs, its network of underground tunnels dating from the 19th century which join a water tower, and its hundred-year-old olive trees. This magical place tells the story of Grasse, the world capital of perfume.