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VILLE DE GRASSE

The Ville de Grasse is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. She’s not deep, sitting perfectly upright at 30m, which means decent bottom time and a good amount of light filtering through. We love how her superstructure is still largely intact. You can fin through the gaping cargo holds, seeing the sunlight shafting down, and imagine the cargo she once carried. It’s a proper swim-through wreck, but not one that feels too confined. The stern is our favourite part, with the propeller still there, encrusted with jewel anemones, often surrounded by schools of small damselfish. Look into the shadows of the machinery; you'll usually spot a conger eel or two, sometimes a big grouper lurking. She's a magnet for nudibranchs, especially in spring, so bring your macro lens. We'd suggest going on a weekday morning to avoid the weekend boat traffic. There can be a bit of current, nothing too wild, but enough to make you appreciate the shelter of the wreck itself. It’s a fantastic wreck for divers comfortable with depth, offering a real sense of history and plenty of exploration without being overly challenging.