The Journal of La Bastide Saint-Honorat

Hiking & the olive harvest: autumn in the Alpes-Maritimes
Follow the olive tree along the trails: hikes through the olive groves, the harvest under way and the oil mills of the Alpes-Maritimes. Our guide to a nature-and-terroir autumn around Grasse.

Grasse in autumn: the quiet, off-season French Riviera
Mild weather, villages without the crowds, seasonal flavours… Autumn is the perfect time for an off-season weekend in Grasse. Our ideas for a peaceful French Riviera stay.

A cultural stay near Grasse: the painters of the Riviera
: Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, Chagall… From our luxury guesthouse in Grasse, follow the trail of the great painters who immortalised the French Riviera.

Perched villages around Grasse: our guide
Cabris, Mougins, Valbonne, Gourdon, Saint-Paul-de-Vence… Discover the most beautiful hilltop villages around Grasse, with our favourite restaurant tips. Full guide.

Grasse & Perfume: the story of a world capital
Grasse, the world capital of perfume since the 16th century, reveals its secrets: flower fields, centuries-old houses, museums and a UNESCO-listed craft. Your complete guide.

Saint-Honorat Island, a treasure off the coast of Cannes
Just 45 minutes from Grasse, Saint-Honorat Island enchants with Cistercian monks, abbey vineyards facing the sea and timeless trails. Your complete day-trip guide.