Grasse

Start your adventure with the discovery of Grasse, listed in November 2018 as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO for its ancestral know-how in the art of perfumery. Stroll through the picturesque streets of this medieval town, once famous for its tannery workshops, before diving into the world of perfume by visiting the mythical Fragonard factory. This historic house is one of 60 local businesses specializing in transforming flowers into precious species. Discover how the iconic flowers of the Pays de Grasse – lavender, myrtle, jasmine, rose, wild orange blossom, mimosa – made this city the perfume capital of the world.

Gourdon

After this fragrant stopover, head to the hilltop village of Gourdon. Suspended at an altitude of 758 metres between the Alps and the Mediterranean, this medieval jewel offers a spectacular panorama. Discover its imposing fortress and the castle built in the 8th century by Saracens, witnesses of a rich strategic past. From this headland, we quickly understand the importance of its dominant position: control of the Wolf Valley, views of the Mediterranean coast and direct access to the Alps. All these assets made Gourdon a point of covetousness, from medieval times until the clashes of the Second World War, when German armies also took an interest.