Musée de la Parfumerie (International Perfumery Museum)
DESCRIPTION
Grasse, the birthplace of traditional perfume creation, has a magnificent museum...
From the handling of raw materials to the composition of a perfume, the museum shares all the grand secrets of perfume-making.
After a lovely visit into the world of fragrance, you could end the visit with a cocktail in one of the exhibit halls, marking the experience in the heart of your guests for years to come.
OPENING PERIOD
From 1st June to 30 September (closed on legal public holidays) From 1st October to 31st May (closed Tuesdays and legal public holidays)
NOTE: Museum is temporarily closed due to extension works. It will reopen its doors in June 2007.
LEGAL STRUCTURE
Municipal museum overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture, bearing the “Musée de France†seal
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
100 to 150 people
SURFACE AREAS
1175 m2 exhibition
2 rooms of 30m2 & 15m2
TECHNICAL ACCESS
inner courtyard
terrace in front of museum
CATERING
BASIC EQUIPMENT
Tables & chairs
Screen
CARPARK : Yes (outside - fee)
COACH PARK free
HANDICAPPED FACILITES
OTHER: Guided tour, perfume creation workshops
DISTANCE FROM GRASSE TOWN CENTRE: located in town centre
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire