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
External links Châteauneuf official website – general information