Rich and diverse collection about the history of perfume over the last 4 thousand years

History of the original instruments used in the trade, and the major perfume houses

Interactive and fun tour for children

2 temporary exhibitions per year

Description

Discover the world of perfume at the International Museum of Perfume!

This unique museum is located in the city of Grasse, the cradle of luxury perfume.

With your audio guide, spend 2 hours visiting the museum and listen to commentary throughout the entire tour. Learn about the history of fragrances and the many aspects of creating them: The first materials used, fabrication, the industry, innovation, trade, design, and use.

There is a special tour specifically for children. For visitors under the age of 7, the museum has a fun olfactory tour, which involves touching, manipulating objects, and smelling different scents. They too will uncover the mystery of perfumes and the Provencal traditions that go along with them.

The temporary expositions for 2020-2021 :

Leonetto Cappiello, "l'Affiche et la Parfumerie", from September 18th to March 7th 2021
The Powdermakers Century (1880-1980), from May 28th to October 3rd 2021

Let yourself be carried into a universe of smells, and spend a moment in the heart of Grasse!

Good to know

Availability: Every day except December 25th, January 1st, and May 1st (excluding exceptional days)
Times:
10am-7pm from May 2nd-September 30th
10am-5:30pm from October 1st to April 30th
Duration: None (2 hours with the audio guide)
Free for: those under the age of 18, official guides, the unemployed and those receiving RSA, those who are handicapped and their aides, journalists, and civilian and military invalids
Reduced price: Students, who must present a valid student ID in order to receive the student discount
The park is accessible for people with reduced mobility or those who use a wheelchair
Braille is available for the blind or those whose vision is impaired. In addition to objects in relief, fact sheets, museum plans, and olfactory tours, there is also a specific audio guided tours for the blind or those with difficulty seeing.

Price includes

Ticket to the International Perfume museum
Museum map with a proposed itinerary and help during the visit

Price doesn’t include

Tips
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Discover the World of Perfume at the International Museum of Perfume - Audio guide included - Grasse