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An Englishman in Grasse


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


Five hidden perfumeries
Five re-purposed buildings which were once perfumeries are hidden in plain sight.
Apr 28, 20245 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


A French Vicar of Bray in Grasse
Grasse had its own Vicar of Bray. Maximin Isnard came from a well-known family here.
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Grasse's company quarter
The Bon Marche quarter is Grasse's miniature equivalent of Bourneville and Eindhoven.
Apr 13, 20243 min read


The faces of Fragonard
The only thing in common between the perfumery and the painter is the name.
Apr 13, 20245 min read
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