Leaves daily throughout the summer months from the Cours Honoré Cresp plaza (across from the Palais des Congrès and main tourist office).
Tourist Train
Explore this historical Old Town of Grasse by train
Runs between the hours of 11:00 and 17:00 daily from April to October and during Carnival periods. There is also the opportunity for private hire all year round.
The tour lasts around 40 minutes and passes the Old Town, Place aux Aires, Place de l’Evêché square and Bishop’s Palace (Palais de l’Evêque) and the Cathedral. It is narrated in French, English, German and Italian.
What to bring
Depending on the weather you may or may not want to take a rain jacket but the train is enclosed and therefore fully protected from the elements.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse
Perfume museum in one of the oldest parfumerie's in Grasse
This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.
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Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse
Bringing together collections devoted to the history & art of eastern Provence
With items from prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from as early as the 17th century, all the way up to the first half of the 20th century.
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Cathedrale Notre Dame du Puy, Grasse
Romanesque cathedral built in the 12th century
The medieval church of Notre-Dame du Puy was raised to cathedral status in 1244, when the bishop transferred from Antibes to Grasse.
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Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse
Guided tours & perfume workshops
Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.
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Caves of Saint Cezaire, Grasse
Natural rock formations in a subterranean landscape
The awe-inspiring caves of Saint Cézaire are six million years old. Discovered by a farmer digging his field in 1890, they boast a wealth of beautiful, natural rock formations in fantastical forms.
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Gorges du Loup, Cannes Region
A spectacular area to visit with a natural gorges & waterfall
The narrow and beautiful Gorges du Loup cuts north-south through the hills at the foot of Gourdon, 12 km from Grasse.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Grasse
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La Bastide Saint Antoine Restaurant, Grasse
Michelin-starred Provençal retreat with creative cuisine and panoramic sea views
Michelin-starred La Bastide Saint-Antoine offers a refined retreat near Cannes, where chef Jacques Chibois creates inspired Provençal cuisine. Set in a stunning country house with lush gardens and panoramic sea views, it’s the perfect blend of gastronomy, elegance, and tranquillity.
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L'Oustel des Vins Winebar, Grasse
Wine tasting and gourmet dishes in the world's capital of perfume
Located in one of the small old city streets in Grasse, this small wine-bar has a nice atmosphere and a rustic decor.
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Cafe du Cycliste, Grasse
Located in Chateauneuf de Grasse, just 10 minutes from Grasse
The decor of the cafe is great, relaxed and refined with lots of bike parts decorations. Salma, JB, Stephen and Jenny will welcome you at the Cafe du Cycliste serving fresh, delicious dishes cooked with local ingredients.
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Au Fil du Temps Restaurant
Creative, seasonal dining experience with stunning sea views near Grasse
Tucked away in the hilltop village of Magagnosc, just ten minutes from Grasse, Au Fil du Temps is a delightful address for food lovers seeking creativity, quality and a touch of elegance on the French Riviera.
What to do
Things To Do in Grasse
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Fun Kart, Le Bar-sur-Loup
Karting for children, adults & groups - open throughout the year
Located 30 minutes from Nice, Cannes and Antibes in a natural setting of 8 hectares, this karting set offers 3 circuits with a separate one for children, giving visitors the chance to race each other using high-tech go-karts.
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Tourist Train
Explore this historical Old Town of Grasse by train
Leaves daily throughout the summer months from the Cours Honoré Cresp plaza (across from the Palais des Congrès and main tourist office).
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Claux Amic Golf Course, Grasse
17th century hunting estate offering a technical 18-hole golf course
This golf course is located on a charming old private hunting estate dating back to the 17th century.
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Riviera Nature, Adventure Park, Grasse
Tree top adventure park with numerous challenges & zip lines!
Try these tree top adventures, all with various levels of difficulty and with plenty of adrenalin pumping fun!
How to get passes
You can get tickets as you board the train. However, if you wish to pre-book or have a larger size group that may require pre-booking then you can get in touch with them directly using the 'make an enquiry' button or calling them directly.
