The world capital of perfume, perched above the plain between the sea and the Pre-Alps, Grasse has a hinterland charm that makes a change from the bustle of the Riviera, while staying about twenty minutes from Cannes. Its medieval old town with colorful lanes invites you to take your time, and it's exactly the kind of place where you like to stay a few days. For working remotely a few hours away from home, the options center on lovely cafes in the historic center, perfect for taking out your laptop for a session with a good coffee in hand. Here are the places the tourist office and we recommend, whether you're a Grasse local working remotely or just passing through the Pays de Grasse.
Cafes to work from
Miss Pancakes
This is the most solid spot in Grasse for working. On rue de l'Oratoire, Miss Pancakes is a brunch cafe with a real coworking space: free wifi, outlets, comfortable sofas and a calm, leafy patio at the back. You can fit in a morning of work without guilt, especially as the pancakes and indulgent drinks are there for your break. It's our first choice if you want to put in several quiet hours in a row.
Café Fleur
Two doors down, facing the Oratoire chapel, Café Fleur is a flower-filled cafe and shop, cozy and bright. Calm atmosphere, tea room and light food: a pleasant setting for catching up on emails over a coffee, which the tourist office recommends as a work spot. Perfect for a shorter session or a change of scenery a stone's throw from Miss Pancakes.
Maison Jeanne Cérès
On place aux Aires, the big lively square of the old town, Maison Jeanne Cérès is a coffee flower shop that mixes a florist, specialty coffee and pastries. A charming, bright place for a studious coffee break in the heart of Grasse, worth trying for its distinctive atmosphere.
Working in Grasse: practical tips
A few pointers to organize yourself. Grasse's historic center is compact and entirely pedestrian: the three places are a few minutes' walk from each other, around rue de l'Oratoire and place aux Aires, so you can switch spots during the day depending on your mood. For a real work session with wifi and outlets, Miss Pancakes remains the safe bet. The other two are perfect for a shorter break or an inspiring coffee. Arrive early in the day to have your pick of seats, keep a mobile hotspot handy for video calls you can't miss, and, as often in the hinterland, check the day's opening hours before heading out.
The right spot for your needs
- For a real session with wifi and outlets: Miss Pancakes.
- For a cozy coffee break in the center: Café Fleur or Maison Jeanne Cérès.
Our Grasse selection is just getting started and will grow as we scout and as you send us feedback. Know a cafe that happily welcomes laptops, a coworking space we missed? Tell us. And if you're traveling around the region, find all our city guides on Deskover.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best cafes to work from in Grasse?
Miss Pancakes, on rue de l'Oratoire, is the most solid spot: a brunch cafe with a real coworking space, free wifi, outlets and a calm patio. Café Fleur, facing the Oratoire chapel, and Maison Jeanne Cérès, on place aux Aires, round out the offer for shorter breaks.
Where can I work for several quiet hours with wifi and outlets in Grasse?
Miss Pancakes, on rue de l'Oratoire, is the safe bet: free wifi, outlets, comfortable sofas and a leafy patio at the back let you string together a whole morning of work.
Are the cafes for remote work in Grasse close to each other?
Yes, the historic center is compact and entirely pedestrian: the three places (Miss Pancakes, Café Fleur, Maison Jeanne Cérès) are a few minutes' walk from each other, around rue de l'Oratoire and place aux Aires. You can switch spots during the day.
Any practical tip for working remotely in Grasse?
Arrive early in the day to have your pick of seats, keep a mobile hotspot for important video calls, and check the day's opening hours before heading out, as is often the case in the hinterland.
