Thursday, May 2, 2013

Smell Good Town

The other day I saw on TV a piece on the beautiful town of Grasse in the Alpes-Maritime on the French Riviera. This town dates back to the Medieval Ages and it's considered the world's perfume capital.


Grasse's golden age happened during the 1800's when the European aristocracy flocked here during the summer months to be close to the sea. As other nearby towns in the Cote d'Azur rose to fame, Grasse's playground reputation faded.


The town is one of those idyllic places surrounded by lavender, rose, jasmine and orange blossom fields which provide most of the needed scents for perfume making. This tradition is present all over the place and you can see its history at the International Museum of Perfumery.


If you happen to visit the town make sure to stop by the three major perfume factories {Galimard, Fragonard, and Molinard} in town, the Provence Art and History Museum, and the beautiful church of Placassier.


Have a lovely day!
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14 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseMay 2, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    I'll be ready to go there in a few minutes ;) How beautiful. Never seen it before, must go :)))) Love perfume too, so it's perfect!! xx

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  2. Travel GourmandeMay 2, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    So dreamy and stunning, dear Provence. A place for perfumery, definitely in my list. Thanks for this post. The lavender landscape made my day.

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  3. birdie to beMay 2, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Fields of lavender... so dreamy! (Except for the bees!)

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  4. awhiteMay 2, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Can we go- like now? :)

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  5. Miss AmyMay 2, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Oh my - those lavender fields!!!!! One of my favorite memories is traveling through the south of France and experiencing the lavender fields. Absolutely beautiful, and deliciously scented! :)

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  6. A Crimson KissMay 2, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Can you imagine how beautiful it must smell?!

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  7. HOGGER + Co.May 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    oooh how magical...a perfumery town!! Would love to visit someday.

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  8. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    I have always wanted to go there. I imagine the smell is heavenly!

    xo Mary Jo

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  9. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    wow, stunning!

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  10. Midnight CowgirlMay 3, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit!

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  11. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing LifeMay 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    wow, so pretty! It's 6 hours away from us, but it might be a good spot to spend a week in the fall! Let's see if I can convince hubs. I'd love to explore those narrow streets and see (and smell) the fields of lavender!

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  12. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing LifeMay 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM

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  13. UnknownMay 4, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    What a beautiful place!!!

    http://www.couturetrend.blogspot.it

    Baci baci J&J

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  14. SaraMay 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Fantastic photos! looks great!

    http://sarassweetstyle.blogspot.com/

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