Mougins covers a large swathe of hillside above Cannes, and this is where the smart money lives - luxurious villas and exquisite gardens dot the landscape, just close enough to enjoy Cannes, but far enough away to avoid the craziness.
Mougins, Alpes-Maritimes
Gorgeous gastronomic and artful village to the north of Cannes
The old town (veille ville) is where you should head on a day trip.
Park up and wander into the medieval village. The town is smothered in jasmine, its fragrance is heady on balmy summer nights.
Mougins is totally pedestrianised and is a joy to explore with fountains and sculptures adorning the streets and the plentiful art exhibitions are guaranteed to keep the casual browser enthralled. You can happily wander through the pretty little lanes, and admire the well kept houses and gardens before choosing one of the many restaurants for a long leisurely lunch. Remember to book ahead in the summer months to ensure a table on the terraces.
Events in Mougins
Events in Mougins
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Beaujolais Nouveau
The new Beaujolais has arrived!
The third Thursday in November is when this year's Beaujolais hits the shelves and is cause for celebration across France.
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Fête de la Musique
Music festival celebrated across France on the summer solstice
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
History & Culture in Mougins
The hilltop of Mougins had been occupied since the pre-Roman period and was eventually absorbed into the spread of the Roman Empire. Much of the centre of the 'old' village dates back to the time between the 11th and 15th centuries.
In the 11th century the Count of Antibes gave the Mougins hillside to the Monks of Saint Honorat (from the nearby Îles de Lerins just off the coast of Cannes) who continued to administer the village until the French Revolution. During this period, Mougins was a fortified village surrounded by ramparts and parts of the medieval city wall still exist as well as one of the three original ancient gate towers (Porte Sarrazine).
Today this charming little village is best known for its gastronomy and the artists that it has attracted over the last 100 years. Picasso lived the last 12 years of his life here (1961–1973), in a house next to the chapel of Notre Dame de Vie to the south east of Mougins. His studio was in the old village in a building that is now the tourist office.
Sights & Attractions in Mougins
There are several art galleries and museums in Mougins and all are worth a visit.
In particular the Mougins Museum of Classical Art has one of the largest private collections of antiques that span vast periods of time and is beautifully curated.
Also worth a visit is the Photography Museum, located in the centre of the Old Town, which houses a display of antique cameras and equipment, alongside a collection of photos of famous painters and artists, including of course, Picasso.
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Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum)
Free museum showing the history of photography in the area
Right in the centre of the old town of Mougins is an interesting photography museum. On display are various antique cameras plus old photography equipment, and a large collection of portraits of Pablo Picasso.
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Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux
Contemporary art gallery with varied exhibitions, workshops & events
To the south west of Valbonne you'll find a centre for contemporary art known as Espace de l'Art Concret.
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Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet
Museum dedicated to French artist Pierre Bonnard
Pierre Bonnard stayed in this beautiful Belle Epoque house in Le Cannet for over 20 years and painted many of his famous works here.
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Mougins Museum of Classical Art
Diverse antiquities collection, including ancient arms, paintings and sculpture
In the heart of the old village of Mougins, discover how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art.
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L'Etang de Fontmerle
Beautiful lotus flower pond on the edge of La Valmasque park
This peaceful oasis in Mougins in one of the largest lotus ponds in Europe and is set in a beautiful park with woodlands stretching as far as Antibes.
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The Valmasque Park
Protected & maintained natural park area close to Mougins
Covering 561 hectares this park is a beautifully protected area that is flourishing with wildlife, plants and birdlife! Go for a hike around the lake, enjoy a picnic by the river or take a ride on your mountain bike through the forest, there are lots of things to do at this park.
Beaches in Mougins
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Plage du Casino Beach, Cannes La Croisette
Popular free public beaches in the main hotel district of Cannes
Clean and well maintained but free to use. No umbrellas, chairs or sun loungers are provided but you can pick your spot to lay down your towel for the day.
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Plage Mace Beach, Cannes La Croisette
Public municipal beach within main hotel district of Cannes
Enjoy the calm waters and amazing views without paying through the roof for a private beach area.
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Plage du Midi Beach
Sandy beach, with good access close to centre of Cannes
This long and thin stretch of white sand beach runs the length of the Boulevard du Midi from the parking at the Vieux Port towards Cannes la Bocca.
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Plage des Rochers Beach, Cannes - La Bocca
Strip of sand beach in the quieter area of Cannes la Bocca
This series of soft sand beaches just west of Cannes have some beautiful red rocky outcrops providing some good snorkelling opportunities and a gorgeous view across the Bay of Cannes to the Esterel Mountains.
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Plage Zamenhof Beach, Port Canto
One of only two municipal run beaches along the Cannes coast
Shallow waters, sandy beach and amazing views without paying through the roof for a private beach club. There are two municipal run beaches along the Croisette, Plage Zamenhof to the east and Plage Mace to the west.
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Le Moure Rouge Plage Beach, Gazagnaire
Free public beach with a local feel along the eastern coast
A long and narrow stretch of sand on Cannes' eastern most beach and coastal area. Quiet and relaxed, this beach is a favourite with locals as there are no large hotels nearby.
Dining in Mougins
Its strong culinary history is due to great chefs such as Roger Vergé and Alain Ducasse, who have both managed restaurants in the village. Both are synonymous with the restaurant L'Amandier, which is situated in the heart of the old village. This restaurant still exists today and is housed in an important ancient building, that during the Middle Ages this was the court house of the Monks of Saint Honorat, before becoming an almond mill in the 18th/19th centuries.
Mougins hosts the annual 'International Gastronomy Festival of Mougins', or 'Les Étoiles de Mougins', an international gastronomic event taking place every September in the village.
Restaurants in Mougins
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Le Jardin Restaurant
Authentic bistronomic experience at Hôtel de Mougins
Ideally located on the hill in Cannes, the Hotel de Mougins is only five minutes from Sophia Antipolis, ten minutes from Cannes and Grasse, and twenty five minutes from Nice International Airport.
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Resto des Arts Restaurant
Lovely traditional restaurant in the heart of Mougins
In a trendy decor with a big collection of artwork, photos and a great atmosphere you can enjoy inspired local produce and seasonal cuisine accompanied by fine wines.
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Le Manoir De L'Etang Restaurant
Charming restaurant just 15 minutes by car from Cannes, at Le Manoir de l’Étang
Set in the hills above Cannes in the village of Mougins, you will find Le Manoir de L’Etang Hotel. Once home to Picasso, this 19th-century manor house is set in four hectares of land and overlooks a small lake covered in Lotus flowers.
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Le Clos Saint Basile Restaurant
Family run fine French cuisine
Elien & Matthieu Lestrade welcome you to Mougins in their gourmet restaurant. The restaurant Le Clos Saint Basile is one of the best restaurants in Mougins in the Maritime Alps with a quiet, calm and romantic garden.
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La Villa Archange Restaurant, Le Cannet
Michelin-starred restaurant in Le Cannet, 10 minutes from La Croisette
Bruno Oger and his team welcome you in a 18th century, Provencal style house in the middle of lush greenery. La Villa Archange is a gourmet restaurant that proudly honours its two stars awarded by the Michelin guide.
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Aux Trois Etages Restaurant
Three floors restaurant with terasse
Aux Trois Etages restaurant is located in Mougins, a truly picturesque little historic village 10 minutes from Cannes.
Nightlife in Mougins
Bars & Clubs in Mougins
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Caffe Roma
At the heart of the city, opposite the Palais des Festivals
The Cafe Roma has been an institution of Cannes for the past 25 years. Its chic and relaxed atmosphere is perfect for a pre or after dinner drink or an afternoon coffee and snack.
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Cafe Agnelli Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Chic and hip bar, cafe and restaurant in central Cannes
A fun, hip and affordable option open for lunch and dinner. With chic decor and lots of outdoor tables, this place really buzzes in the summer.
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Morrisons Pub
Sports bar, popular pub & live music all in one venue
Morrisons is a lively and fun Irish pub in central Cannes. It's a pub, a bar, a club and a place for live music.
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L'Enoteca Restaurant
Elegant wine bar and restaurant serving sophisticated food
With an authentic French feel you will find yourself sitting in this cellar bar surrounded by wine, cheese, paintings by local artists, hanging hams and good food!
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Le Bar a Vin
Small & intimate wine bar with a great selection of wines
A great place to meet friends in central Cannes, especially popular after work, with a really relaxed vibe.
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Things to do in Mougins
Wandering and exploring in the medieval town centre is a great way to spend your day in Mougins, enjoying the small winding streets, fantastic architecture and rich history of the area. Whilst stopping for a snack or coffee in one of the many cafés, viewing some modern or contempory art in one of the galleries and finally topping off your day with a delicious dinner in an elegant restaurant.
But while you are in Mougins, it's also worth taking the time to enjoy the calm oasis that is the Etang de Fontmerle, the Lotus Pond. This is a very special place where you can spend hours strolling and enjoying the peaceful surrounding in this nature park.
Or if you prefer to be a little more active during your stroll through nature, then why not visit the Royal Mougins Golf Club or the Golf Country Club de Cannes, both of which are situated in Mougins.
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Luxurious golf course that forms part of the Royal Mougins Resort & Estate
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Cannes-Mougins Golf Country Course
All the features one can expect from a modern golf club
The Cannes-Mougins Golf Club provides all features you are expecting from a modern golf within an historical environment. The Cannes Country Club was founded in 1923 by a group of illustrious gentlemen such as Aga Khan, Prince Pierre of Monaco and Baron Edouard de Rothschild.
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L'Etang de Fontmerle
Beautiful lotus flower pond on the edge of La Valmasque park
This peaceful oasis in Mougins in one of the largest lotus ponds in Europe and is set in a beautiful park with woodlands stretching as far as Antibes.
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Salto Trampoline Arena
Multi-activity indoor park for the whole family
From foam pits to airbags, basketball to dodgeball and of course trampoline, there is plenty to keep the entire family entertained.
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The Valmasque Park
Protected & maintained natural park area close to Mougins
Covering 561 hectares this park is a beautifully protected area that is flourishing with wildlife, plants and birdlife! Go for a hike around the lake, enjoy a picnic by the river or take a ride on your mountain bike through the forest, there are lots of things to do at this park.
Watersports in Mougins
Watersports in Mougins
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Plongee Club de Cannes Diving School
Exploring the mysteries of the deep by diving or snorkelling
Offering divers the chance to explore some of the beautiful underwater areas around Cannes. You will dive the pristine beauty of these relatively untouched, idyllic dive sites.
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Pierre de Coubertin Swimming Pool
Public indoor swimming pool close to the airport & sports stadium
This public swimming pool is located in Cannes La Boca. It has two pools, one is a 25 metre pool with a depth of 3.4 metres, the other is a smaller pool of 12 metres.
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SWZ Team Ski & Wake Zone
Hire a variety of water sports equipment right in the heart of Cannes
With all their years of experience in water sports you can be assured that you are in safe hands whichever one you choose to try!
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Club Nautique de la Croisette
Club Nautique de la Croisette is the main sailing club in Cannes
Here you can learn about the regattas organised by the club and the art of sailing, as well as of course the practical side.
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Diamond Diving School
Established diving school based in the Old Port of Golfe-Juan
A small centre that focuses on a personal touch and offers not only beginner diving courses, but PADI certification and also instructor development courses.
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Easy Dive School
An experienced dive centre close to the heart of Cannes
Easy Dive is a diving centre and shop in Cannes. There are a range of different courses for all levels from complete beginner to advanced and instructor courses.
Where to stay in Mougins
There are some fantastic places to stay in Mougins. Most of them are luxury hotels, but they still offer better value than Cannes.
Holiday Rentals in Mougins
Holiday Rentals in Mougins
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Hsud0700 Villa
3 bedroom Villa in Mougins. Sleeps 6
4km from Cannes, on the heights of the old village of Mougins, beautiful villa with panoramic views of the hills and the sea overview.
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Hsud0120 Villa, Le Cannet
3 bedroom Villa in Le Cannet. Sleeps 6
Villa just 3 km from Cannes in the town of Le Cannet, with a beautiful sea view.
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Hsud0071 Villa
4 bedroom Villa in Mougins. Sleeps 8
On the Commune of Mougins, in the heights of Cannes 5 km from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette, beautiful country house of character located on a park of 1.2 Ha.
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Hsud0119 Apartment, Le Cannet
5 bedroom Apartment in Le Cannet. Sleeps 10
Located in a luxury residence on the heights of Cannes, magnificent Palatine-style apartment on the 3rd floor.
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Hsud0118 Apartment
3 bedroom Apartment in Cannes. Sleeps 6
1400m from the Palais of Festivals and 900m from the Croisette, the residence "28 Montfleury" is a luxurious secure residence located in the center of Cannes.
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Hsud0018 Villa
5 bedroom Villa in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Sleeps 10
Located in the commune of Mandelieu-la-Napoule, 500m from the beach and 9 km from Cannes, this sumptuous building is unique in its kind, classified as a "remarkable residence".
Hotels in Mougins
Hotels in Mougins
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Splendid Hotel
Facing the sea, overlooking the historic Yacht Harbour and the Palais des Festivals
Exceptional view of the sea, the Bay of Cannes, Iles de Lérins, and the old quarter Le Suquet. Ideally situated, at the start of La Croisette, just steps from luxury shopping and beaches of golden sand.
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Juana Hotel, Juan les Pins
Art Deco charm and luxury in the heart of Juan-les-Pins
Hotel Juana is a stylish 1930s landmark offering timeless elegance, refined service, and an enviable location on the French Riviera.
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Belles Rives Hotel, Juan les Pins
Timeless five-star retreat with Mediterranean views in Cap d’Antibes
Hôtel Belles Rives, a historic Art Deco gem, offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Cap d’Antibes, with a Michelin-starred restaurant and stunning seaside views.
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Le Canberra Hotel
Elegant four-star haven for relaxation and style in the heart of Cannes
Ideally located in the heart of Cannes on Rue d’Antibes, Hôtel Le Canberra is a stylish four-star retreat just steps from the famous Croisette.
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La Villa Hotel, Juan les Pins
Tranquil retreat in the heart of Cap d'Antibes, offering relaxation and Mediterranean charm
La Villa Cap d'Antibes, a four-star hotel, offers an intimate boutique experience, blending discreet elegance with a serene atmosphere.
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Royal Mougins Hotel
Luxurious suites with golf course views, a spa, and gourmet dining, just minutes from Cannes
Located just a few minutes' drive from the charming medieval village of Mougins, this stunning four-star spa hotel enjoys a truly exceptional setting.
How to get to Mougins
Transfers for Cannes
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Private Airport Transfers
Effortless and reliable transfers from Nice Airport to Cannes
From Nice airport to Cannes, they handle the rest. The Côte d’Azur's most trusted private transfers.
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Helicopter Transfers & Scenic Flights
Helicopter charter company based in Monaco with over 25 years experience
With a long history and experience in the VIP transport industry this company is proud of its personal and high-quality services.
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Cannes Taxis
Taxi Services
150 vehicles at your disposal for taxi services regionally and across the whole of France 24/7.
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Private Jet & Helicopter Transfers
Aircraft & helicopter charter company based at Nice Airport in the South of France
With an International fleet of jets and helicopters based across Europe it is quick and easy to get a private charter flight for business, pleasure or an airport transfer.
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Private Airport Transfers
Reliable private airport transfer & taxi service
Chabe Transfers are a renowned luxury transfer and taxi service operating in the French Riviera.
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Helicopter Charter Flights
Luxury helicopter transfers to the French Riviera & the French Alps
Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
Property For Sale in Mougins
Property for Sale in Mougins
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Villa for Sale | val260196
6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 397.51m², Villa in Mougins - Saint-Basile
A Rare Setting, a Villa with Endless Possibilities
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2 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 258m² Villa in Alpes-Maritimes
Just a few steps from the charming old village of Mougins, this meticulously maintained villa enjoys a privileged location with panoramic, unobstructed views over the lush hills of the hinterland and the picturesque village of Grasse.
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5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 441m² Villa in Alpes-Maritimes
Elegance and prestige in a private estate, within walking distance to Valbonne.
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5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 300m² Villa in Alpes-Maritimes
Luxury villa in a calm setting with open views
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Villa for Sale | can260212
4 bedroom , 149.73m² villa in Le Cannet
Located in a gated estate, in the residential Cannet area, you will be seduced by this sublime villa with landscaped garden, in absolute tranquility.
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Villa for Sale | VAL260134
6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 313.21m² Villa in Alpes-Maritimes
Discover this superb character property of approximately 315 sq m, a rare place where charm, modern comfort, and family potential blend harmoniously. Currently arranged as two independent apartments, both entirely refurbished with exquisite taste, it offers remarkable flexibility: the two units can easily be combined to create a spacious and elegant family home, perfectly suited for year-round living or as a prestigious second residence.
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