Markets and Food

Grasse's culinary scene reflects its working-town reality with honest prices and quality.

Place aux Aires Market

Daily except Monday: - Local producers dominate - Seasonal specialties - Prepared foods available - Very reasonable prices

What to Buy: - Olive products - Local cheeses - Seasonal fruit - Picnic supplies - Flowers (incredibly cheap)

Traditional Specialties

- Fougasse: Flavored bread - Ganses: Orange-blossom pastries - Lou Fassum: Cabbage parcels - Brandade: Salt cod puree

Restaurants

Budget-Friendly: - La Voûte: Under medieval arches - Café des Musées: Local institution - Various pizza places - Market area crêperies

Traditional Provençal: - La Bastide Saint-Antoine: Special occasion - Le Gazan: Family-run excellence - La Fleur de Lys: Garden terrace

International Options: - Moroccan near bus station - Vietnamese in modern town - Italian throughout - Surprisingly diverse

Money-Saving Tips

- Lunch formulas under €15 - Picnic from market - Bakeries for quick meals - Cafés outside tourist areas