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WHERE CRAFT,

CULTURE AND CALM CONVERGE

Step into
Grasse’s fragrant past.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Book now

JOIN THE CIRCLE.