Grasse
commune in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Grasse | |
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The old town | |
Coordinates: 43°24′N 6°33′E / 43.4°N 6.55°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Alpes-Maritimes |
Government | |
• Mayor (2008–14) | Christian Estrosi |
Area 1 | 44.44 km2 (17.16 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | 51,021 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 06088 / |
Elevation | 80–1,061 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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