About this experience
You will set off to the cradle of French perfumery - the city of Grasse, famous thanks to the novel by Suskind. Walking through the streets permeated with the aromas of essences and exploring the exposition of the Fragonard Museum, you will learn the history of the development of this art from the Middle Ages to the present day. You will also visit the charming Mougins - a center of attraction for many artists.
What to expect
From Nice to beautiful Grasse, the "Rome of scents"
In the picturesque town where the events of the "Perfumer" take place, you will walk along the beloved paths of Bunin and Rubens and hear about the path Grasse has traveled from an abandoned village to the center of global perfume production. I will tell you about the resourceful medieval craftsmen, the first perfume factories, and the crazy success of products that were supplied to all corners of Europe. At the Fragonard Museum, you will get acquainted with the subtleties of creating scents, learn about various essences and flower extracts. You will also visit the Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral, where you will see the last three posthumous works of Rubens. And all this time you will be accompanied by beautiful views and atmosphere - the city is located on hills, and the air is always filled with scents of flowers and lavender.
Mougins - an open-air art exhibition
A pleasant bonus will be a visit to the quiet, cozy town, planned in the shape of a seashell, where many impressionist painters found inspiration. On the streets, you will see the works of modern masters and observe their creative process, learn about the period when Pablo Picasso stayed here, his meeting with photographer Andre Villers, and the museum where the artist's photos are exhibited. Along the way, you can also pick up some original pieces to decorate your interior.
During the walk through Grasse, I will also advise you on how to create your own scent composition and how to plan this event wisely.
Organizational details
- Transfer and visit to the Fragonard perfume museum are included in the price
- The tour starts in the morning, as it is important to have time to visit the cathedral (it closes at 12:00)
