A Moment in Mougins

If you are looking for the perfect property for sale in the South of France then Mougins could be your answer.

The medieval village of Mougins is without doubt one of the most sought after addresses for clients looking for properties for sale South of France.

And all it takes is a quick glance at the village, which is perched on a rocky outcrop some 15 minutes drive from the coast, to see why.

Built more than 1,000 years ago at its elevated position 260 metres above sea level and a stone’s throw from the festival town of Cannes, Mougins has become one of the Cote d’Azur’s precious jewels visited by thousands every year.

Many come to soak up the wonderful atmosphere in the village’s winding, cobbled streets. Others come to enjoy the first-class golf at any one of the golf clubs which surround the village.

It certainly boasts an extraordinary number of strings to its bow, not least of all the number of Michelin-starred restaurants located near much of our property for sale in Mougins.

With excellent eateries such as Le Moulin de Mougins, Le Candille, and Le Manoir de l’Etang on the doorstep, house-hunters won’t go hungry while they hunt for their ideal property for sale in Mougins.

Meanwhile the village, many properties in view enjoys panoramic views over the Baie de Cannes, also boasts some of the French Riviera’s finest art museums.

Over the years the picturesque village has cultivated a unique relationship with artists such as Picasso, film-maker Cocteau, designer Christian Dior and singer Edith Piaf all having found themselves seduced by its narrow streets and ancient architecture

Picasso discovered Mougins in 1935, with photographer Man Ray. And in 1961, at the age of 80, Picasso and his wife Jacqueline moved into the home in which he died in a secluded area nestled in the hills of Mougins.

There are now more than 20 art galleries and studios in the village, which also benefits from the highly-acclaimed Mougins International School, widely favoured by many searching for properties for sale South of France.