Grasse
Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
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Grasse | |
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| The old town | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes |
| Mayor | Christian Estrosi (2008–14) |
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| Elevation | 80–1,061 m (262–3,481 ft) (avg. 333 m/1,093 ft) |
| Land area1 | 44.44 km2 (17.16 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 51,021 (2012) |
| - Density | 1,148/km2 (2,970/sq mi) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
The town is considered the world's capital of perfume.
Grasse Media
Photographer: User:Ballista
Share of the S. A. de la Parfumerie Bruno Court, issued 1 january 1923
Fragonard - PARFUMEUR Parfums Diamant (French perfume)
Statue François Joseph Paul de Grasse, admiral de Grasse
Grasse, France
Grasse, parfumerie Molinard
Napoleon Memorial; Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Détail d'une fleur de chèvre feuille
PLEASE, NO invitations or self promotions, THEY WILL BE DELETED. My photos are FREE to use, just give me credit and it would be nice if you let me know, thanks. Painting is "The washing of the feet" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard in 1754, is an order of the brotherhood of the Blessed Sacrament. It is one of the rare religious works of the artist from Grasse.
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