Sights in the French Riviera

Mougins is an enchanting medieval village of the French Riviera situated between the lower Alps and the Bay of Cannes. The village is a picturesque hilltop town surrounded by 15th century ramparts and a fortified gate. These stone walls preserved the village from devastation and destruction during the 16th century. From the 18th century on, Mougins flourished from the production of its olives and jasmine and crops of its vineyards and rose fields.

Today Mougins draws crowds for its fine food and prestigious restaurants. Inside the village ramparts, you will find almost 50 dining establishments on its lovely squares and tiny streets.

Mougins is considered a chic place to visit. Some of the greatest cultural figures of our time, including royalty, film stars and artists, have either lived in or visited this city because of its location and ideal weather. Pablo Picasso, Yves St. Laurent, Jean Cocteau, Isadora Duncan, Christian Dior, Winston Churchill and Catherine Deneuve, make up a portion of the list of celebrities associated with Mougins.

Church of Saint Jacques le Majeur- The vestry dates back to the 11th century. Other changes and additions to this church were made during the 13th and 19th centuries.

Gastronomy- As previously mentioned, Mougins is well known for its traditional, French and Provençal cuisine prepared by prestigious chefs. Le Moulin de Mougins is one of the most celebrated restaurants on the French Riviera. In May, during the Cannes International Film Festival, stars from all over the world come here to dine. Another highly recommended restaurant is the Restaurant Le Candille. Mougins’ lovely restaurants and fine food are not just for the rich and famous, but can be enjoyed by travelers on any budget.

Musée de l’Automobiliste- This museum of distinguished European automobiles was built in 1984. It contains over 100 automobiles dating from 1894 to the present including vehicles by Rolls Royce, Delage, Hispano-Suiza, Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Musée de la Photographie- This museum exhibits the art of photography in both color and black and white. As a part of its permanent collection, you will find a fine collection of antique photo equipment as well as portraits of Pablo Picasso done by his contemporaries. The museum displays other temporary photo exhibits as well.

Notre Dame De Vie- Notre Dame was built in the 12th century on the spot of a temple dedicated to Diana Curratrice. Opposite the church you will find Les Muscadins, a house that was occupied by Pablo Picasso during the last 15 years of his life.

Royal Mougins’ Golf Club- This 18 hole championship golf course can be appreciated by players of all levels.

Saint Barthelemy- The antique chapel of Saint Barthelemy is unusual for any religious building because it was built in an octagonal shape.

The Vasmasque Park- The park consists of 427 hectares of forest set aside for lovers of nature. There are botanical and equestrian trails, open fields and paths designed for exercise.

The French Riviera deserves a minimum stay of 3 nights. But we realize that many people come as a day trip from cruise ships, so we offer Private Tours in the French Riviera to make the best of limited time.

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Top Sights in Mougins

(The French Riviera)