Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Grasse

Grasse is a town in Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 47,581 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 48 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy (1 km), Église Notre-Dame-du-Brusc (6 km) and Château de Mouans-Sartoux (7 km).

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Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Grasse, Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grasse at a glance

Location
Maritime Alps district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 47,581
Coordinates
43.6578° N, 6.9254° E
Places within 50 km
141 (141 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Grasse

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grasse: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Grasse

88 churches within 100 km of Grasse. The closest is Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grasse

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grasse. The closest is Château de Mouans-Sartoux (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grasse

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grasse. The closest is Parc Départemental du San Peyre (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grasse

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grasse. The closest is Parc de la Valmasque (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Grasse

21 museums within 100 km of Grasse. The closest is La Malmaison (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Grasse

13 caves within 100 km of Grasse. The closest is Grotte Préhistorique du Lazaret (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Grasse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grasse
  2. 1 km Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy · church, Maritime Alps
  3. 7 km Camp Dit Castellaras de la Malle · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  4. 12 km Château du Rouret · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  5. 6 km Église Notre-Dame-du-Brusc · church, Maritime Alps
  6. 5 km Château de Mouans-Sartoux · heritage site, Maritime Alps
  7. 7 km Back to Grasse

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From travellers near Grasse

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How to reach Grasse

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grasse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4888Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3860Château de Mouans-Sartoux (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints944Parc Départemental du San Peyre (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1523Parc de la Valmasque (13 km)
    Museums1521La Malmaison (18 km)
    Caves313Grotte Préhistorique du Lazaret (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Lac de Saint-Cassien (16 km)
    Beaches & coast57Phare de la Garoupe (25 km)
    Parks36Marineland (closed) (21 km)
    Other attractions15Port de Cap d'Ail (50 km)
    Waterfalls14Cascade de Gairaut (35 km)
    Treks02Via Alpina Red R161 (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Missiri Mosque (34 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pagode Hông Hiên Tu (34 km)

    Grasse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grasse?

    Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy (church, about 1 km), Église Notre-Dame-du-Brusc (church, about 6 km), Château de Mouans-Sartoux (heritage site, about 7 km), Camp Dit Castellaras de la Malle (heritage site, about 8 km), Château du Rouret (heritage site, about 9 km), Chapelle Saint-Barthélemy (church, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grasse?

    141 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Grasse?

    Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy, about 1 km by road; Église Notre-Dame-du-Brusc (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grasse?

    Château de Mouans-Sartoux, about 7 km by road; Camp Dit Castellaras de la Malle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grasse?

    Parc Départemental du San Peyre, about 19 km by road; Mont Vinaigre (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grasse?

    Start in Grasse, visit Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy, then Camp Dit Castellaras de la Malle, then Château du Rouret, then Église Notre-Dame-du-Brusc, then Château de Mouans-Sartoux, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grasse?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Grasse

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grasse’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grasse on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.