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top chefs and those passionate about great food. The streets come alive with workshops and sampling sessions. With the sunny location
and impossibly beautiful surroundings, it’s only to be expected that houses here are in high demand, and mingling with presidents, famous chefs and celebrities comes with a hefty price tag! While prices in Mougins haven’t yet reached the €10,000/m2
that you’ll Many famous faces have made Mougins a home from home, including Picasso, Churchill and in 2007 François Hollande
MOUGINS (François Hollande) Strolling through the narrow alleyways of this medieval village is like ascending a
spiral staircase that unearths hidden delights at each turn. On a lazy summer afternoon, there is nothing better than discovering the charming corners of this photogenic hillside village and its vistas of olive, pine and cypress trees. Long before François
Hollande bought a property here in 2007 (with his former partner and fellow politician, Ségolène Royal), Mougins was already a familiar retreat for many famous faces, including Christian Dior, Winston Churchill and Yves Saint Laurent. Charmed by its beauty, light and magnificent
“Charmed by its beauty, light and magnificent scenery, Pablo Picasso settled here in 1961”
scenery, Pablo Picasso settled here in 1961 and stayed until his death in 1973. Other artists, including Francis Picabia and Jean Cocteau, came to this tiny village for their inspiration, along with famous singers, such as Edith Piaf. Mougins is located high
above sea level, with a warm Mediterranean climate, and easy access to the luxurious surrounding towns. Nestled between the turquoise sea and the majestic mountains, the coastal towns of Cannes and Antibes are just 10km and 15km away respectively, and the fragrant town of Grasse is just a 15-minute drive in the opposite direction. With all the glitz and glamour of the French
On the market: Mougins
Riviera on its doorstop, it’s easy to see why this village is loved by so many, including a former French president. Perhaps the thriving
gastronomy scene also plays an important part in its popularity. In 1969, the legendary chef Roger Vergé opened a restaurant here and his first Michelin star came just a year later. Other stars also followed rapidly and his success soon put Mougins firmly on the gastronomical map. In 2006, the mayor of Mougins created an international festival of gastronomy, Les Etoiles de Mougins, in homage to Roger Vergé and for one weekend every year, the village hosts
pay, on average, in Cannes, they are still high. A small, one-bedroom apartment in the centre of Mougins will set you back around €300,000 and you can expect to pay between €600,000 and €650,000 for a bungalow of approximately 80m2
with a small garden. Anthony Bani, an estate
agent with IAD in the Cannes/ Mougins sector, rates “la douceur de vie” as the main reason for Mougins’ popularity. “Mougins has everything, including exceptional gastronomy. It’s close to the Italian border, as well as the beaches of Cannes, which are golden and sandy, unlike the pebbly beaches along the coast in Nice!” he says. “It’s a popular area for second homes, and also for investors who can rent out their studios and apartments for the conventions, conferences and festivals, which are hugely popular here.” With an enviable climate
and a laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle, it’s easy to see why ex-presidents, artists and celebrities alike have flocked to this idyllic location for almost a century – and continue to do so today. ■
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€299,000: This one-bedroom apartment has original features, including a stone archway, plus a private terrace, parking and cellar (Stéphane Plaza Immobilier)
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€370,000: One-bed apartment in a villa split into three, with a separate kitchen, living room and access to a patio and pool (Mougins Immobilier Tournamy)
€370,000: In a quiet spot, this Provençal-style house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, balconies, stunning views and a pool (Mougins Immobilier Tournamy)
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