The Perfume Experience

Grasse's perfume heritage offers experiences from free to luxurious.

Free Factory Tours

Fragonard The most accessible option: - Multiple locations - Free guided tours - No obligation to buy - Interesting even for non-shoppers

Molinard Family business since 1849: - Free tours available - Historic building - Traditional methods shown - Reasonable prices

Galimard Smaller, more intimate: - Free tour option - Workshop possibilities - Less crowded - Authentic feel

Paid Experiences

Perfume Workshops Create your own fragrance: - Prices from €45-150 - Various durations - Keep your creation - Advance booking advised

International Perfume Museum Comprehensive fragrance history: - €6 entry (€4 reduced) - Beautiful presentation - 2-3 hours needed - Gardens additional €4

Beyond Tourism

Working Perfumeries - May-rose harvest (May) - Jasmine harvest (August-October) - Some farms visitable - Authentic industry glimpse

Professional Training - Grasse Institute of Perfumery - Serious students only - Years-long programs - Fascinating to learn about