Grasse, in Provence, France 

Try the banlieu outside of Paris

How has it been so far?

Thanks. Altogether in my 30-year career as tour guide, specializing in leading walking tours in Europe's main cities, with groups of 10-25 people, if you combined together all of our miles, we walked thousands of miles. On some days we have done 10 miles, on a couple of walking tours. Walking is the way to see a place, not riding in a tour bus. London and Paris are great on the open-top bus ride for that added overview.

Jade Rose CgD

Curiously, we had the same experience. I wonder what is going on? Maybe all that perfume stimulation :)

@@denniscallan Can’t really explain it as it’s not like they live in a backwater spot. They only happen to be in the country on the planet that receives the most tourists, 20km from the most popular coast in the country that receives the most tourists. Couldn’t explain it, but my one abiding thought I took from Grasse, aside from its general loveliness, was a populace keen on staring at me as if I were the man from Mars, or something.

@@denniscallan Why were the locals staring, any ideas by now:)? Going there next wk-end

@@ash9x9 Very interesting question! We had a feeling that locals did have an unusual gaze. I would like to know what you think after your visit to this lovely little town.

Takarde they must be crazy. LOL!

Winters are relatively mild in the south of France.

It was open in November when we photographed this - I suppose it goes all year. Winters are relatively mild in the south of France.

Michael Friedman Year round. They were open when I was there in January a couple of years ago.

M1710 Thanks for letting me know !

Géris Lopes Consalter Grasse is surprising -- most visitors might only be looking for the famous perfumes, but the Old Town is the real gem of Grasse, typical, with lovely lanes for strolling.

yes, but not in restaurants

Pareil mais qu'à certains endroits

peut être. qu'elle est. moche. enfin.! il est. vrai. que... certains quartiers méritent. 1 sérieuse. rénovation. .. .....mais, bon........ elle. à. du charme.... malgré tout..

Sorry, it was raining when we got there. Don't let the rain stop you.