Caroline Desombre: Tender Stroke and Tender Heart
A young artist from Grasse is getting a lot of attention for her delicate yet powerful water colour paintings. The early promise of a great career?
Gourmets on High Alert with Truffle Season Just Around the Corner
December… you may say “Christmas” but the French jubilate “Les truffes!!!”
Pushing Boundaries with Philippe Pasqua in Monaco
Local artist and sculptor Philippe Pasqua takes centre-stage in the Musée Océanographique in Monaco this summer with a monumental exhibition.
Star Chef Jacques Chibois’ Secret Recipe for Success
At the end of its 20th anniversary jubilee year, Bastide St. Antoine in Grasse looks back in appreciation and goes forward with unbridled joy.
Spirit of Dior Very Much Alive in Grasse this Summer
The International Perfume Museum in Grasse is celebrating the famed fashion designer’s love for the South of France with a summer exhibition entitled "Esprit de Parfums".
1940: The First Brexit
Expat life in France 80 years ago changed dramatically overnight with the advent of the Second World War.
A Master “Nez” from Grasse in the Services of Louis Vuitton
Designing a travel-themed perfume for LV was famous perfume maker Jacques Cavallier Belletrud’s mission. He came up with seven.
La Colle Noire, the Beautiful Dior Summer Estate in Montauroux
Château de la Colle Noire, the summer estate of the late French fashion designer Christian Dior, has been restored to its former glory.
(Don’t) Trust Your Eyes at the Musée Fragonard’s Trompe l’Œil Exhibit
The popular museum in Grasse is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a very special display. But is seeing always believing?
Grasse, Truly the Worldwide Capital of Perfume
Here is your chance to rediscover the magic years that made the city of Grasse the worldwide capital of perfume.
Théâtre de Grasse: Meet me at Jean’s House!
Big international artistic productions find their way to a small town in the Niçois hinterland every week, thanks to one determined man.