At the base of the cliff face town of Eze, lies one of France's most famous perfume factories. The Fragonard perfumery and factory makes some of the most exquisite perfumes and soaps and they even have free guided group tours inside to view the working factory, which is a real treat!
Inside your guide will take you through each step of the perfume and soap making process. They will explain how the scent is collected from a variety of different flowers and show you the how their ingredients and strengths make up the different types and cost points of perfumes.
As you progress through the factory you will learn more about how a perfume specialist or a "Nose" creates the different scent variations and how much training you must undertake for a career in perfumery. They really show you the great skill and patience that goes into making each small bottle.
You will also witness a section of the factory that is reserved for creating soap and lotions. Here you can watch the factory workers hand make and paint each bar of soap and see the assembly line in action. Its quite an eyeopening journey into the manufacturing side of such a lucrative and international business.
Your last stop of the tour is of course into the perfume store where you will get to sample a variety of the most popular scents of the season. You also learn about packaging techniques and how to make your perfumes last longer. After trying all of the scents you then get an opportunity to buy your favorite, with a discount for being on the tour of course.
Its a fun and educational way to spend an afternoon, so if your out in the area of Eze, why not stop by and visit Fragonard and see how the magic happens!
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