Sights
Grasse's main attraction is the Cathedral, dedicated to Notre Dame du Puy and founded in the 11th century.
In the interior, are three works by Rubens and one by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a French painter native of the town.
Other sights include:
- Saracen Tower, standing at 30 m.
- monumental gate of the Hôtel de ville
- Fragonard Museum, established in 1921
- International Museum of Perfume
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence
- Church of Placassier, built in 1644
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