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Grasse ((:ɡʁas); Provençal Occitan: ''Grassa'' in classical norm (and Italian) or ''Grasso'' in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department (of which it is a sub-prefecture), on the French Riviera. The town is considered the world's capital of perfume.〔(Page Tourisme ) sur le site de la ville de Grasse (in French)〕 It obtained two ''flowers'' in the ''Concours des villes et villages fleuris'' contest 〔(Palmarès du Concours des villes et villages fleuris dans les Alpes-Maritimes ) (in French)〕 and was made ''"Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"'' (town of art and history). ==Main sights== Three perfume factories offer daily tours and demonstrations, which draw in many of the region's visitors. In addition to the perfumeries, Grasse's other 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. 〔Fodor's Travel Guide, (Grasse, France Review ), accessdate=2015-03-24.〕 Other sights include: * Saracen Tower, standing at 30m. * Monumental gate of the ''Hôtel de ville'' * International Museum of Perfume * ''Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence'' * Church of Plascassier, built in 1644 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Grasse」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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