Grasse

I haven't been to Grasse, but it's known a major center for the perfume industry. Lacking a special interest in that topic, I don't know of any special reason to go there. I spent about a month in southeastern France in 2017 and never considered going to Grasse. I opted to visit many other places along the Riviera instead, including Menton, Cap Ferrat, Antibes, Vence, St-Paul-de-Vence and Biot. Nice itself can keep you busy for more than a full day; art lovers would need a minimum of three days. And there are many great places in Provence as well. I think the typical traveler often decides to spend more time in Provence than along the Riviera.

How much time do you have for that part of France?

That I chose not to visit Grasse doesn't mean you shouldn't go there, but I've read nothing that suggests it is of particular interest unless you're really interested in perfume; quite the contrary.

We are thinking about 8 days.

My husband and I went there. There is a perfume bottle museum there but that’s about it. I felt it was a waste of time.

Eight days is short for the Riviera + Provence, so I'd definitely stop thinking about Grasse unless there's someone in your group with a really, really, serious interest in perfume.

I'd pass it, given your time. It's not in the upper tier of destinations, unless you are really, really into perfume.

I was in Grasse one year, just passing through after visiting other towns in the area. I'm pretty sure I stopped at a McDonalds to get an ice cream and use the facilities. It was hot. I wasn't inspired to look further. The McDonalds was quite nice.

If you prefer not to stay in Nice, look at Antibes. That is where we would stay.

Thanks everyone - we will take a hard pass.

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