Purchased in 1926, this 18th century tannery became a perfume factory at the very beginning of the following century. Fully renovated and transformed in 2015, the historical factory offers an original journey of discovery into the mysteries of traditional perfume making, from processing the raw materials to packaging the finished products.
The machines used, from the copper stills to those in the soap workshops, provide an interesting glimpse of the historical, social and cultural aspects of the techniques and working conditions that prevailed in family-run perfume factories until the 1950s.
A visit to the perfume museum located in the building takes you into the world of perfume from antiquity to the present day. Precious perfumery objects (Egyptian blush spoons, medieval pomanders, etc.) are showcased alongside paintings of women grooming and antique Provençal furniture.
Mini Perfume Workshop
Dedicated to perfumes and aromatic plants, the factory Fabrique des Fleurs is surrounded by a beautiful garden of perfume plants. At the gateway to Grasse, this contemporary factory, inaugurated in 1986, is equipped with state-of-the-art machines for the manufacture and packaging of Fragonard’s products. Visit the laboratories and packaging rooms to discover the secrets and the know-how of the perfumery.
After the factory visit of 30 minutes, they invite you to unveil the history, the origin, the culture of this very special flower and the way it is used in perfumery. A moment of sensory and olfactory memory development with the explanation of the olfactory pyramid, the recognition of 3 blended compositions that enter into the Flower of the Year eau de toilette. During the workshop (around 20 minutes), you will create and customize, following the advices of our teacher, your own Eau de Toilette (12 ml in a spray)
SCHEDULE: Daily
CLOSURES: 01/01, 01/05, 25/12
NOTES:
Please note that the workshop is confirmed with a minimum of 1 pax.
Please make sure to be there 10 MINUTES PRIOR to the beginning of the workshop.
