Daytrip to Grasse

Wanting to do something not involving too much walking, on impulse we decided to visit Grasse, one of the bigger towns on the Riviera (or a bit inland actually), with its 43874 inhabitants (very accurate, the "Guide Vert" ;-).






Grasse is famous more than anything else for its perfume - there are three perfumeries in town (Fragonard, Galimard and Moulinard). Having had a bite to eat, and having walked through the (as always) charming old town with its winding streets and tall houses, we paid a visit to the most famous one of them, Fragonard.



Quite an interesting visit (never thought I'd hear myself saying that about a museum about perfume - must be getting old ;-). Although unfortunately it became very clear to me that I will never be a "Nez" (it's what they call the people who have a nose for scents - the lucky fellas work only a couple of hours a day and get paid a fortune!). I really struggled to tell the difference between Fleur d'Oranger and Lavande, I tell ya that... But now I do know the difference between perfume, eau de Parfum, and eau de toilette, at least ;-)

In the evening we met up with Dan and his girlfriend who were here for a golf trip (perhaps more the former)....