Guided tour of the Galimard Factory-Museum in Grasse
Go behind the scenes of Grasse perfumery with a free guided tour, group experiences and a “Cologne Break” workshops in Grasse.
Discover the history and
secrets of perfume
In the heart of Grasse, the world capital of perfume, Maison Galimard opens the doors of its historic Factory-Museum. This free guided tour offers an introduction to the authentic world of traditional French perfumery within an independent, family-run Maison founded in 1747.
The Galimard Factory-Museum tour in Grasse immerses visitors in the living history of perfume, combining heritage, production and contemporary creation. Each space traces a key stage in the making of a perfume, from raw materials to the finished product.
Designed for the curious and perfume enthusiasts alike, the experience is educational, sensory and accessible to everyone.
Booking a guided tour of the Galimard Factory-Museum in Grasse
Guided tours for individual visitors are available without booking.
Private groups of more than 8 people, tourism professionals, associations, companies and schools can submit a dedicated booking request.
Choose your experience in Grasse
Free guided tour - Individual visitors
Discover the Galimard Factory-Museum on a guided tour available without booking, with departures throughout the day.
- Every day from 9 am
- 45 min
- Individuals
- Free
- Grasse
- Free parking
Free guided tour - Groups
Private groups of more than 8 people, tourism professionals, associations, companies and schools receive dedicated assistance by reservation.
- Every day from 9 am
- 45 min
- Groups
- Free
- Grasse
- Free parking
Guided tour and Cologne Break Workshop
Extend your visit with an introductory perfume creation workshop centred around Eau de Cologne.
- Every day from 9 am
- 1 hr 15 min
- Individuals & groups
- €18 incl. VAT
- Grasse
- Free parking
The Galimard Factory-Museum tour in Grasse
Located in the heart of Grasse, Maison Galimard invites visitors behind the scenes of traditional French perfumery through a guided tour of its historic Factory-Museum.
Along the way, the different stages of perfume creation are revealed through the museum, the discovery of raw materials, the laboratory and the packing workshop.
The distillery and extraction techniques
The tour begins with the distillation techniques and extraction processes used in perfumery.
Stills and transformation methods help visitors understand how raw materials reveal their fragrance.
Raw materials and essences
Discover the emblematic perfume flowers and plants of the Grasse region and the raw materials that shape the identity of fragrances.
A sensory approach to better understand their richness, diversity and essential role in perfumery.
Free guided tours are available 7 days a week, all year round.
The history of Grasse and Maison Galimard
The tour explains how Grasse became the world capital of perfumery and highlights the history of Maison Galimard, founded in 1747 and closely linked to the development and international reputation of Grasse perfumery expertise.
The laboratory and the Perfumer
Step into a working laboratory where all Galimard perfumes are made, and discover the craft of the Perfumer, from selecting raw materials to balancing the notes that give birth to a fragrance. The tour offers a clearer understanding of the main stages of perfume creation and the expertise of the “Nose”.
Our boutique
The tour continues in the Factory-Museum boutique, where the experience becomes olfactory: you can smell and identify some of the raw materials introduced during the tour and put what you have learned into practice.
You will also find the full range of Galimard creations — perfumes, eaux de toilette, eaux de Cologne, soaps, cosmetics and fragranced bath and home products — offered at direct factory prices, with guidance from our team.
Practical information
Access
Galimard Factory-Museum
73 route de Cannes – 06130 Grasse
Free parking (cars and coaches)
Payment methods accepted in the boutique: cash, bank card (Visa, Mastercard)
Dogs on leads are welcome
Opening hours
