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 (2.4 mi) from Grasse and from Cannes; it borders the villages of Plascassier and Opio. It extends across 895 hectares (2,211 acres) and has a population of over 3,600 inhabitants. It is divided into two districts: Pré-du-Lac (where most of the commerce is found) and Le Vignal.

Population

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.

See also

  • Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department

References

  • Châteauneuf official website – general information