In short
Grasse is the perfume town in the hills above Cannes. Its May roses bloom from May to early June and its jasmine from August to October, both picked early in the morning. The fields are private farms, so a session needs the farm's permission; some open to visitors in season. ExpoRose fills the town with roses in May.
Grasse, in the hills above Cannes, is the town of perfume. For a few weeks each year its flower fields bloom: May roses in late spring and jasmine at the end of summer. A session among the flowers is one of the most unusual on the Riviera.
Here is when to go and how to do it properly.
Key facts: Grasse rose and jasmine seasons, field visits and ExpoRose
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where | In the hills above Cannes |
| May rose | Harvested for 4 to 6 weeks from May to early June, picked every morning |
| Jasmine | Blooms from August to October, picked from dawn to mid-morning |
| Field visits | Some farms open to visitors in bloom season, for example Tuesdays at 9:00 at Domaine de Manon |
| ExpoRose | The rose festival, 8 to 10 May in 2026; 2027 dates not yet published |
Sources: Côte d'Azur France, checked October 2026.
When are the flower fields in bloom?
The May rose blooms from May to early June, and jasmine from August to October. Both are picked early in the morning, so the fields look their best at dawn. The exact weeks depend on the sun each year.
Can you take photos in the flower fields?
Only with the farm's permission. The fields are private, working farms. Some open to visitors in bloom season, and the right approach is to book a visit and ask before any session. We arrange this in advance so the shoot never gets in the way of the harvest.
What else is there to photograph in Grasse?
- The old town, with steep lanes and tall, sun-faded facades.
- ExpoRose in May, when the town fills with roses; in 2026, 2,800 pink umbrellas hung over the streets.
- The hills around, with views down to the coast.
How do you plan a session in Grasse?
Go early and go in season. Grasse is a short drive inland from Cannes, so a morning in the fields fits before lunch on the coast. Pair it with the perched villages nearby: see our guide to Gourdon and Tourrettes-sur-Loup.
Frequently asked questions
When do the roses bloom in Grasse?
The May rose, or rose centifolia, is harvested for four to six weeks from May to early June, depending on the sun. The flowers are picked every morning.
When is jasmine season in Grasse?
Jasmine blooms from August to October and is picked from dawn to mid-morning. Farm visits in season usually take place early in the morning.
Can you do a photoshoot in a flower field in Grasse?
Yes, but only with the farm's permission, as the fields are private working farms. Book a visit and ask in advance, so the session never disturbs the harvest.
Planning a session in Grasse?
Tell us your dates. We check the bloom and arrange access with a farm before we confirm the session. From 790 € all taxes included, or 390 € for a 30-minute express session, with first images within 48 hours.
Plan my sessionMore reading: Gourdon and Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a lavender field photoshoot and the best time for a photoshoot on the French Riviera.
Sources
Times, rules and figures in this guide come from these official sources. Checked in October 2026.
- Côte d'Azur France, Domaine de Manon, rose harvest May to early June, jasmine August to October, Tuesday 9:00 visits, checked October 2026.
- Côte d'Azur France, ExpoRose, 54th edition from 8 to 10 May 2026, venues and tickets, checked October 2026.