Grasse. . . World perfums capital

In the middle ages, trade in hides and skins develops in Grasse. This activity generating a strong smell, manufacturers perfume their production of gloves, bags and belts from the Renaissance to meet a fashion now for Italy and the entourage of Queen Catherine de Medici.

Modern perfumery techniques are developed in Grasse
Grasse microclimate allows to grow on-site of flowers in delicate fragrances such as rose, jasmine, Daffodil, carnation, orange blossom and violet. Grasse and its surroundings are then covered with fields of flowers and, in 1614, the King recognizes the new corporation of the ‘Glovers perfumers. Circa 1750 appears the process of enfleurage cold that allows to extract the most delicate flowers such as jasmine or the Tuberose scented principle.

Mythical perfumes such as water wild of Dior or mythical N ° 5 Chanel originate there: for more than 200 years, Grasse is the world capital of perfume.

What’s Included
car transportations
chauffeur / official guide
fees for highway
gas
insurance’s
What’s Extra :
museums fees
lunch
Meeting Location
Meeting location: door to door service by Van
End location: I drop off you where you desire !
Location options: Airport, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Rail or Bus Station

Itinerary
the creation of the fragrance is complexe
This day is dedicated to this discovery
We will visit fields of flowers
an old mill has oil of 1856
a perfume factory
the Museum of Provencal costume
a visit to the old Grasse.

Optional 118€ / per person:
An unforgettable learning experience in the world of perfume-making
We will unveil how a perfumer or a “nose” masters the art of fragrance creation while learning about the history of the perfume. We do
explain which raw materials are used and how they are extracted. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to compose their own toilet (100 ml) and customize it with aromatic water notes, citrus family and orange blossom.
A fascinating experience featuring the race,
a perfume bottle with its organdie pouch and the “apprentice” apron;
, the diploma and the summary of the composition. a special guided tour ‘Prestige’ after the workshop in our factory.

We will finish with a visit to the medieval village of Gourdon
the favorite place for Queen Victoria

Meeting Location
Meeting location : door to door service by Van
End location : I drop off you where you desire !
Location options: Airport, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Rail or Bus Station

Details
Tour Type : Youth and Family, Shopping, Museums / Culture, City
Transportation Method : the transportation is by van with AC , very confortable
8 passengers max.
I come to drop you dirstly where you are !
Activity Level: Light
Friendly : Yes. ‘You must be able to get in and out of a car’.
Friendly : Yes. we have baby car seats
English (fluent), French (fluent), Italian (advanced), Russian (basic)
Maximum travelers: 8

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Example : 120€ / person on a basis of 8 people.