Walking through Grasse old town: route and practical tips
A square, a fountain, a perfume-house façade: in Grasse, a walk can become the thread of a story. Here is how to plan your old-town visit and continue it with The Perfume Route.
Start at Place aux Aires
Place aux Aires is the starting point of the Murmure audio tour. Head to the fountain, then open the tour page on your phone. Listen to the first stop before walking to discover the voice and style of the story.
The destination’s heritage trail also crosses the old town. Its brass markers guide a separate way of exploring the city; they do not replace the directions in the Murmure itinerary.
Follow the perfume story and look at the city
The published route has seven stops: Place aux Aires, Fragonard perfumery, International Perfume Museum, Villa-Musée Fragonard, Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral, Place du 24 Août, Molinard perfumery.
Listen from the locations shown on the tour page, then choose whether to continue with an indoor visit. The museum and perfume houses offer their own experiences, so check their conditions first.
Between recordings, put your phone away and look around. Notice a façade detail or a view you might otherwise have missed.
How much time should you allow?
The tour page gives the stated duration, distance and number of stops. The published route covers 2.2 km. Allow extra time for walking, photos and breaks: the total depends on your pace.
A museum or perfume workshop takes additional time. Avoid scheduling an appointment immediately after the walk if you want to stop freely.
Hills, equipment and access
Grasse has steep streets. Wear suitable shoes, carry water and keep enough battery power. To listen on the website, bring headphones and make sure you have an internet connection.
If you use a pushchair or need a step-free route, check access before leaving. This itinerary is not guaranteed to be accessible.
Discover Grasse with The Perfume Route
The audio tour connects the history of tanners with that of perfumers. Listen to a preview, view the itinerary and check languages and access information before leaving.
Listen to a tour previewPlan your visit
Practical information: visit Grasse with Pays de Grasse Tourisme · old-town heritage trail. The Murmure audio route is an independent offer.