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An Englishman in Grasse
A Nice-Grasse motor race in 1899
There was a motor race in 1899 from Nice to Magagnosc (in the commune of Grasse) and back, won by a Daimler car
Jun 23, 20253 min read
The sad story of Bertrand Frères
Many of our historic companies are still successful today. This is one of the exceptions.
Jun 14, 20254 min read
The Rebirth of La Foux
La Foux has always supplied Grasse with water but almost fell into disuse. A new plant has resurrected it.
Jun 4, 20256 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
Fougassette, Fougasse, Focaccia & Maison Venturini
Grasse's culinary speciality is fougassette, which is fougasse flavoured with orange flower water, a product of Grasse's perfume industry
May 10, 20253 min read
‘so, why is Grasse there?’
It's no accident that Grasse is where it is.
Apr 30, 20255 min read
Grasse's artists on the street
Grasse has four of its own 'lutrins' showcasing local scenes.
Apr 28, 20254 min read
Grasse’s own Villa Noailles
It may have the same name as the one in Hyeres, but our Noailles has a history of its own
Apr 19, 20255 min read
Julia Child in Grasse
Julia Child, the pioneer American ‘TV chef’ lived part time nearby and loved Grasse.
Apr 11, 20255 min read
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