What to do and where to live in Mougins?

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Liveonriviera Magazine
4 min readMar 14, 2019

South France is not only limited to Nice and Cannes. Take a look at a nice hilltop village, just a few kilometers away from Cannes — Mougins. It is one of the most unique places that you can find across: picturesque medieval perched village. Located on the ridge of the hill it is a perfect alternative for those who do not want to be far away from the fuss in the French Riviera but prefer not to be in the middle of it. No wonder this cute town was highly appreciated by such famous people as Picasso, Jean Cocteau, Paul Eluard, and Man Ra. Sun-drenched hills covered with olive trees… already got a nice picture in your head?

So, what is it to see in this small cozy, but a very notable place?

What could be better than enjoying Cannes? To enjoy its view from above! From Mougins Hills, you can admire the impressive outlooks over the Cannes Bay. You should explore more of these places to find the best observation points with the most spectacular views. What could be more interesting and romantic?

It is also a very green town, with many garden areas, adding special charm to Mougins and making it feel like in the countryside.

The village itself has a historic center. It is very enjoyable to wander the streets and discover various statues and fountains. Center is filled with a variety of architectural zests from ancient times, as well as from modern ones.

There are numerous art galleries, with the collection of unique artifacts, like sculptures and paintings. Works of such masters as Picasso, Matisse, Rodin, and Damien Hirst could be found here.

Unexpectedly, but it is a concentration of gastronomic restaurants. Yes, those with Michelin stars. Very famous “Les Étoiles de Mougins” International Festival of Gastronomy is held here every year already for a century.

So, where to stay?

Once upon a time, Picasso decided to move to this perfect French village called Mougins overlooking the Bay of Cannes here for the long term. Maybe you should consider this option also?

Yes? Great! Now, you should take a look at the huge real-estate market with varieties of options to rent for the long term.

What sounds more tempting for your taste?

Maybe it is a cozy apartment in the old town of Mougins with a small balcony and nice interior?

Old Town of Mougins, France
Mougins, France

Or maybe it is a big 5-bedroom house in French classic style with a big garden and a terrace?

Mougins, France
Mougins, France

Could it be a villa with very modern and classy interior design in accordance with the 2019 trends?

Mougins, France

Mougins is a very popular destination for the tourists and for those who want to spend here more than just vacation! It has it all, for all the tastes. So, if you want to enjoy your life in the style of Picasso, Isadora Duncan or even Christian Dior, Mougins is what you need!

P.S. All the photos of the properties presented in this article were taken from liveonriviera.com, where these properties are listed.

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