Château-musée Grimaldi — Attraction in Grasse

I don't know how I missed this museum and old town in my past journeys south, but don't you! The old town is gorgeous with stunning local views. The Grimaldi is a simple, accessible, gorgeous old museum. It's current exhibition on singer, all round personality and once local resident (well still, if you count her grave) Suzy Solidor, was a real journey and an education and a delight. So many portraits of this powerhouse of a woman (Kisling, Cocteau, Derain and so many more), strong-willed and a survivor pretty much on her own terms to the end, this is the kind of exhibition you go in knowing nothing about and come out enlightened and inspired and thoroughly entertained. So don't miss the Chateau and do book a table at one of several resturants in the main square. I can, from experience, ...

Wonderful Chateau with great exhibits, including many paintings and photos of Suzy Solidor, a French singer from the 1920’s-30’s. After hiring an Uber, we learned about a free shuttle, Bus #44, that takes you up to the Chateau from the center of town. We opted to walk down the same route that the bus takes, and enjoyed seeing the medieval houses along the narrow street. Take time to have a refreshment at one of the cafes surrounding the château and enjoy the breathtaking views! Be aware that the museum closes from 12:00-2:00 for lunch, so arrive at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm to have time to see the entire museum. The turret at the top is worth the climb for wonderful 360...

I found this castle boring. Outside it looks better than inside. There are halls devoted to making olive oil; music hall with guitars and other musical instruments. Some paintings: curious mixture of modern posters and old things. The expositions are not connected. The location is wonderful, the small village is authentic and is really worth a visit. The view is breathtaking. While waiting for the museums to be opened we had a stroll and were amazed and satisfied. If you do not want to walk up and down you can use a shuttle bus out of charge which runs...