Monument to the fallen during the First World War
This monument is the work of sculptor Gaston Le Bourgeois (1885-1953) in collaboration with architect Léon Le Bel (1883-1968). The inauguration took place in 1928.
The monument is built as a kind of tempieto – a small temple – a square ground plan formed by four pillars, covered by a saddle roof in brick, which mixes Provencal influences and the ancient architecture.
The monument is surrounded by small decorative gardens, wrought iron gates and plant fences. A long straight staircase connects the monument square, place du Petit-Puy, with rue Trécastel.
Under the monument is a crypt consisting of two rooms where gas masks from the war are stored.
By Tommy Sverre / 2021
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Events Rose Festival in Grasse
May is the month of roses in France. This is celebrated in the world’s perfume capital Grasse, where the air is already filled with the scents of the surrounding jasmine and lavender fields.
Events Jasmine Festival in Grasse
Every year on the first weekend of August, the Jasmine Festival – Fête du Jasmin – takes place in the beautiful medieval town of Grasse.
Museums Maison Molinard Perfume Grasse
Visit the famous Maison Molinard perfumery and take a fragrant step into the world of exciting natural products. At Molinard you can learn more about the difficult art of producing world-class perfume.
Art Museum Villa Jean Fragonard
This elegant late 17th-century villa with magnificent gardens with majestic palm trees houses works by the famous Grasse painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
Food & Wine Domaine de la Royrie olive farm
Situated on the mountainside between Grasse and Cabris, this olive grove will give you a very special experience with its breathtaking …
Golf Golf de la Grande Bastide
“What you see is what you get” at Golf Grande Bastide – here you get what you see, namely 18 good golf holes without any blind shots.
Golf Claux Amic Golf
In the deep quiet of the forest, precision golf is the key word on this beautiful forest course near Grasse between the sea and the mountains.
Churches & chapels Cathedral Notre-Dame du Puy
This church, built in the Provencal Romanesque style, was first mentioned in 1154 as the church of Saint Marie. The church was elevated to a Cathedral in …
Excursions Excursions Grasse
Grasse is the capital of perfumery and with only 20 km to the coast, the city is an obvious starting point for excursions and trips to discover the French Riviera.
Museums Provençal Art and History Museum
Here you can learn about the rich ethnographic, historical and artistic heritage of eastern Provence, from prehistoric times all the way up to the first half of the twentieth century.
Golf Golf Saint Donat
Golf Country Club Saint Donat presents itself beautifully with a wide column entrance to the clubhouse flanked by tall cypresses and a look out towards the northwestern Prealps around the …
Museums Fragonard Perfume Grasse
The world-famous FRAGONARD PERFUME Grasse started in 1926 and was named after a then well-known local artist from the 18th century, Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
Advertisement Maison Duplanteur
La Maison Duplanteur is a chocolatier with great passion located in the old town of Grasse.
Advertisement Café des Musées
This charming, well-located café with its shaded terrace is the perfect stop between the sights visits of Grasse.
