WHERE CRAFT,
CULTURE, AND CALM CONVERGE
Step into
Grasse’s fragrant past.
Discover the birthplace of modern perfumery with our local art and perfume historian as your guide. Wander through the Musée International de la Parfumerie’s gardens, where aromatic plants tell the story of scent from soil to bottle. Stroll the cobbled streets where centuries of craftsmanship shaped an industry — and see why Grasse’s savoir faire remains a UNESCO-celebrated art form.
HIGHLIGHTS
Guided tour led by a local art and perfumery historian
Visit the MIP gardens and the International Perfume Museum to trace perfume’s evolution
Uncover the origins of modern fragrance where its story truly began
Expand your nose — and your know-how.
Dive into the fundamentals of fragrance with our industry experts. From raw materials to refined compositions, learn how perfumers balance art and chemistry to create emotion through scent. Explore the difference between essential oils, absolutes, and synthetics, and start to recognise ingredients by their texture, tone, and tenacity.
HIGHLIGHTS
Understand fragrance families and formulation
Train your nose to identify notes by character and volatility
Gain confidence describing and evaluating fine fragrance
Compose something uniquely yours.
Guided by master perfumers, you’ll blend, balance, and bottle your own creation using professional-grade materials. This isn’t make-your-own-perfume tourism — it’s an invitation into the atelier, where creativity meets craft and instinct finds expression in your signature scent.
HIGHLIGHTS
Work alongside professional perfumers
Experiment with high-quality raw materials and accords
Craft and name a fragrance to take home
Savour the Côte d’Azur.
We fine dine you in handpicked restaurants and tucked-away gems that showcase the best of Provençal cuisine. From sunlit terraces to candlelit tables, every meal is a celebration of flavour, craft, and French savoir vivre.
HIGHLIGHTS
Long, leisurely lunches (the French way!), paired with beautiful regional wines and thoughtful alternatives for those who prefer alcohol-free options
Private tastings and encounters with artisan producers
Access to some of the region’s most sought-after tables
Find your calm.
Between fragrant workshops and cultural discoveries, there’s space to pause. Stretch into morning yoga, meditate beneath the Provençal sky, or simply be. Relax by the pool or soak up the views from the Bastide’s terraces and grounds. Mindful moments to breathe deeply, reset, and let it all sink in.
HIGHLIGHTS
Yoga and meditation sessions to restore balance
Optional wellbeing experiences aligned with the season
Time and space to recharge — mind, body, and soul
