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Perfume Workshop and Guided to Tour at Fragonard in Grasse with Lunch

  • 17-Mar-2023
  • 9:45 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Parfumerie Fragonard - La Fabrique des Fleurs, 17 Rte de Cannes, 06130 Grasse
  • 8

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We begin our visit at Fragonard La Fabrique des Fleurs with a olfactory workshop entitled Narcissus "Flower of the Year, " where you will learn about the use of this flower in perfumes and create and customize your own 12ml Eau de Toilette.

We will then continue on to the Usine Historique Fragonard where our guided tour gives us an opportunity to discover the mysteries of traditional perfume making.  During our tour we will gain an understanding of how a perfume is crafted, beginning with the choice of raw materials, extraction and distillation on through to packaging the finished products.  We will also learn about the creative process and the importance of « Le Nez » or The Nose in the formulation of the scent.  Traditional machines that have been in use since the founding of the company in 1926, such as the copper stills and those used  in the soap workshops will provide an interesting insight into the historical, social and cultural aspects of the working conditions that prevailed in family-run perfume factories through the mid-twentieth century.

Our tour ends with a visit of the Perfume Museum with exhibits that trace the world of perfume from antiquity to the present day.  Precious perfumery objects (Egyptian blush spoons, medieval pomanders, etc.) are showcased alongside paintings and antique Provençal furniture.

You will have time to browse in the chic boutique before we depart for our lunch at Le Boulevard, where we will be welcomed by Magali et Vincent. 

*** UPDATED ITINERARY ***

The entire event at the Usine Historique and the itinerary is now the following: 

Participants can park at Car Park Indigo Honoré Cresp, 17 Bd Fragonard, 06130 Grasse Please exit the car park « Sortie Pieton Caisse » Level 2 - Fragonard Usine Historique is located across the street

10:00 - Mini Perfume Workshop Narcissus "Flower of the Year" olfactory workshop where each of us will create and customize our own 12ml Eau de Toilette.

10:30 Depart for Visit of Parfumerie Fragonard - L'usine Historique Grasse, 20 Bd Fragonard, 06130 Grasse.          

11:00 - Guided visit of the Usine Historique and Perfume Museum

12:30 - Depart for Le Boulevard Restaurant (within walking distance, 7 minutes) 13 boulevard du Jeu de Ballon, 06130 Grasse

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Menu Choice

Navarin d’agneau aux petits légumes printanier (Lamb ragoût with spring vegetables)

Or

Fish & Chips, green salad

Dessert: Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream

Coffee & Wine

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Please note that the Fragonard visit and walk to the restaurant include steps, however handicap access is available for both.  There is an elevator at Fragonard and a flat, but longer walk to get to the restaurant. The parking fee at the first venue is free, the fee at Parking Honore Cresp is 7.00 – 9.00€ depending on the number of hours (from approximately 10:45 – 14:30)

Event Managers: Governors Lizabeth Nicol and Katrina Donaldson

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