Mougins Area Guide

Perched on the hill above Cannes, the Mediaeval fortified village of Mougins enjoys truly magnificent views over the bay of Cannes, and is only 20 minute’s drive from the sandy beaches of La Croisette. Mougins is particularly easily accessible to everything the French Riviera has to offer; the surrounding villages, beaches, ski slopes of the Alps, vineyards in Provence – and all while being 20 minutes drive from Nice International Airport (the second biggest airport in France, after Paris).

The ancient village is seductive and charming with narrow cobbled pedestrian passages, wonderfully coloured floral displays at all times of the year, superb ancient houses and villas, picturesque doorways and window-frames, and delightful touches everywhere one looks.

With the character and history of the area carefully and sensitively preserved, the famous quality of light which has captivated so many famous artists for generations is still appreciated and remains inspirational for artists today. There are more than 20 working, living artist galleries in Mougins, and the list of artists past is impressive, and includes such names as Picasso who lived here for 15 years, Jean Cocteau, Winston Churchill who painted the 12^th century chapel at the heart off the village, and many others. Celebrities past and present appreciate Mougins too – but the roll-call of famous names is too long to include here. Its links to the worlds of art, culture and the influential people who have shaped our world are everywhere.

In the hills and valleys surrounding the Old Town are luxurious properties set into the most wonderful Mediterranean gardens, and villas with views and surrounds to take one’s breath away.

Although close and very accessible to Cannes, Antibes, Juan les Pins and Nice, Mougins itself is set in its own quiet and private world apart, and it is for that reason primarily that luxury property is so sought after here.

Schools

Arguably the leading international school on the French Riviera, the Mougins British International School is located in Mougins – Sofia Antipolis and welcomes students from ages 3 to 18. It is a private school teaching the English National Curriculum.

The Valmasque Forest

The Valmasque forest which surrounds it is 430 hectares in extent and ensures the quality of life and the environment that makes property in this area some of the most desired in France. It is set approximately 250 to 300m above the Mediterranean so the views looking down across the Bay of Cannes to the sea from one’s villa or luxury apartment in Mougins are panoramic. Beyond Cannes and appearing to float dreamily in the bay are the twin historic Iles de Lerins and looking northward the Perfume Capital of Grasse with the often snowy Alps behind it.

Golf Courses

Mougins boasts two major golf clubs; the Royal Mougins Golf Resort and the Golf de Cannes Mougins Golf. Both are private resorts offering stunning 18 hole courses as well as excellent restaurants and facilities. The Royal Mougins Golf Resort has a 4-star Hotel in addition, as well as premium properties available for private ownership, including apartments, townhouses as well as villas.