Châteauneuf-Grasse
Châteauneuf-Grasse (French: [ʃɑtonœf ɡʁas]; Occitan: Castèunòu de Grassa), 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 21 km (13 mi) 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
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,278 | — |
| 1975 | 1,602 | +3.28% |
| 1982 | 2,128 | +4.14% |
| 1990 | 2,806 | +3.52% |
| 1999 | 2,968 | +0.63% |
| 2007 | 3,139 | +0.70% |
| 2012 | 3,184 | +0.29% |
| 2017 | 3,505 | +1.94% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
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.