Grasse

Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Grasse
The old town
The old town
Coat of arms of Grasse
Location of Grasse
Grasse is located in France
Grasse
Grasse
Grasse is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Grasse
Grasse
Coordinates: 43°24′N 6°33′E
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentAlpes-Maritimes
Government
  Mayor (2008–14) Christian Estrosi
Area
1
44.44 km2 (17.16 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
51,021
  Density1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
Elevation80–1,061 m (262–3,481 ft)
(avg. 333 m or 1,093 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

The town is considered the world's capital of perfume.


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