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An Englishman in Grasse
The sad story of Bertrand Frères
Many of our historic companies are still successful today. This is one of the exceptions.
Jun 14, 20244 min read
Trompe l’Oeil in Grasse
Grasse has several Trompe l’Oeil (‘tricking the eye') images, some easy to miss.
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Rue Tracastel: Grasse’s history in miniature
This street includes a magnificent moment during World War 2.
Jun 10, 20246 min read
Grasse and the Funicular
Could Grasse's historic funicular be re-built?
May 15, 20243 min read
Two remarkable buildings on the boulevard Jeu du Ballon
The facades at numbers 6 and 15 bd Jeu de Ballon are remarkable for different reasons.
May 15, 20244 min read
The mills of Les Ribes
There were once many mills in the Les Ribes area, west of the town and some can still be seen.
May 10, 20243 min read
Grasse's Napoleonic general and the return from Elba
General Gazan thrived under Napoleon but was ambivalent about his return.
May 1, 20245 min read
Four hidden perfumeries
Four re-purposed buildings which were once perfumeries are hidden in plain sight.
Apr 28, 20244 min read
A spectacular relic of Grasse's days as a centre for rest-cures
Have you seen the 'Helios' building as you arrive in Grasse from Nice or Cannes?
Apr 27, 20242 min read
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