Arriving — Trains run to Grasse from Cannes, depositing passengers a 10-min. walk south of town. From here, a walking trail or shuttle bus leads visitors into the center. One-way train tickets cost 4.90€ from Cannes, and journey time is around 30 min. For further train information, visit www.sncf-connect.com or call tel. 36-35.
Buses pull into town every 10 to 60 min. daily from Cannes (trip time: 50 min.), arriving at the Gare Routière, pl. de la Buanderie (tel. 04-93-36-37-37), a 5-min. walk north of the town center. The one-way fare is 1.70€. Visitors arriving by car may follow RN85 from Cannes.
Visitor Information — The Office de Tourisme is at 18 place aux Aires (www.paysdegrassetourisme.fr; tel. 04-93-36-66-66).. For a guided 35-min. glide around town, ride the Petit Train Touristique (www.petit-train-grasse.fr; tel. 06-35-47-11-66). This electric vehicle that buzzes around all the top sites daily from 11am to 6pm; tickets cost 7€ for adults, and 4.50€ for children aged between 3 and 12.
Special Events — In early May, Exporose celebrates the most romantic of flowers with a 4-day festival. More than 50,000 blossoms decorate the town's museums, churches, and public squares; highly competitive horticultural shows also take place. Admission is 5€ for adults, and 3€ children 12 and under.
At the beginning of August, Grasse’s 3-day Fête du Jasmin (Jasmine Festival) has been a landmark annual festival since its inception 1948. Expect parades of jasmine-decked floats, complete with Miss Grasse tossing handfuls of the fragrant flowers into the crowds.
ATMs/Banks — Banque Populaire Côte d'Azur, 7 bd. du Jeu de Ballon (tel. 04-83-59-88-05).
Mail & Postage — La Poste, 9 bd. Fragonard (tel. 36-31).
Pharmacies — Pharmacie de la Fontaine, 28 place aux Aires (tel. 04-93-36-05-36).
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
