Châteauneuf-Grasse
Châteauneuf-Grasse, alternatively known as names are Châteauneuf de Grasse or simply Châteauneuf, is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France.
Châteauneuf-Grasse is situated on the French Riviera, just over 4 km from Grasse and from Cannes; it borders the villages of Plascassier and Opio. It extends across 895 hectares and has a population of over 3,600 inhabitants. It is divided into two districts: Pré-du-Lac and Le Vignal.
Personalities
- Painter Marina Kulik lives and teaches in Châteauneuf.
- Philanthropist Calouste Gulbenkian lived and is buried in Châteauneuf.
- Actor Anton Diffring and his sister the sculptor Jacqueline Diffring also lived and died in Châteauneuf. He was buried at White Colne in England.
- Harp maker Victor Salvi lived in Châteauneuf for several years.
- Perfumer Jean-Claude de Givenchy lived in Châteauneuf.
- Author Simone Beck lived and died in Châteauneuf.