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An Englishman in Grasse


Grasse and the Revolution
The French Revolution affected Grasse in many ways. It was a miserable period for the townspeople.
Oct 3, 20257 min read


Grasse’s strange attraction to Pauline Bonaparte
Pauline Bonaparte only visited Grasse for a few months in all, and yet she is commemorated by a park and a statue.
May 22, 20256 min read


Grasse and the London connection
Representation in London was essential for Grasse’s big perfumiers before the Great War
Mar 28, 20255 min read


Grasse, Cannes and a battle for water
How Cannes and Grasse battled for control of local water supplies.
Jan 13, 20256 min read


Rubens in Grasse's Cathedral - a detective story?
Grasse's cathedral contains works by the great artist Rubens, but how did they get there?
Dec 7, 20246 min read


Grasse’s Fearless Street and two wartime episodes
There’s a narrow alley in Grasse with the odd name of rue Sans Peur ('Fearless Street').
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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