La Colombière

Exploring this picturesque destination, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect accommodation. From the moment I stepped foot into this enchanting place, I was captivated by its beauty and charm. The host was so attentive and welcoming.

A lovely small guesthouse perched in the hills overlooking Grasse and the Côte d’Azur. The host (Olivier) was very welcoming and friendly. Our room (Centifolia) was spacious with a king size bed and open plan shower/bathroom. It also had a small private south-facing terrace. A simple but delicious breakfast of bread, yoghurt and pastries was provided. The guesthouse is a 5 minute drive from the centre of town but also served by a nearby bus stop.

I loved my Grasse Hotel visit at La Colombiere. I came for 2 nights in June to do the Galimard Perfume workshop and this was the best place to stay. If you are visiting the area, I recommend renting a car in order to take advantage of the Valensole lavender fields that are a 2 hour drive away, or some of the hikes that are 30 mins drive away. Otherwise, if you want to just visit in Grasse and do the perfumes sites like I did, you can manage with Taxis/Ubers but it can get expensive. There is a bus stop just outside the hotel if you like to plan ahead. About the rooms, they were big and clean and smelled lovely and the bed was like a cloud. Honestly, I booked this room because of the picture of the huge bathroom, after enduring tiny bathrooms in France. The hosts were so kind and their breakfast was wonderful. Homemade jam and pastries? Yes please! In short, I’d love to come back and rent one of the apartments for a longer stay with my family. The gardens are gorgeous and the pool was nice to soak your feet in after a long day. Long live La Colombiere!

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