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Places to see in the area
Here are some of my favourite places to see near our lovely home in Mougins. I hope you like them!
The beautiful town of Grasse is considered by many as the world's capital of perfume. There are 3 perfume factories that offer daily tours and demonstrations.
Not to miss the annual 'Jasmin Festival' (Fête du Jasmin or La Jasminade) at the beginning of August.
The railway station of Grasse -Gare de Grasse- is very well connected to Nice, Cannes and Ventimiglia; and there are also buses, like the Ligne 600 from Cannes.
389 locals recommend
Grasse
The beautiful town of Grasse is considered by many as the world's capital of perfume. There are 3 perfume factories that offer daily tours and demonstrations.
Not to miss the annual 'Jasmin Festival' (Fête du Jasmin or La Jasminade) at the beginning of August.
The railway station of Grasse -Gare de Grasse- is very well connected to Nice, Cannes and Ventimiglia; and there are also buses, like the Ligne 600 from Cannes.
Opened in 1982, the Palais des Festivals is the venue for the world famous Cannes Film Festival. The building is located at the top of the Boulevard de la Croisette, east of the port.
Do not miss climbing its famous stairs -the best way to feel like a true Hollywood superstar!
1085 locals recommend
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
1 Bd de la CroisetteOpened in 1982, the Palais des Festivals is the venue for the world famous Cannes Film Festival. The building is located at the top of the Boulevard de la Croisette, east of the port.
Do not miss climbing its famous stairs -the best way to feel like a true Hollywood superstar!
The Promenade de la Croisette is a road in Cannes that is about two kilometers long. It is mainly famous for the Palais des Festivals and its shops. Here you can find some of the finest designers: Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga, Armani... and some of the most beautiful hotels, such as the Martinez, the Carlton or The Majestic.
589 locals recommend
Boulevard de la Croisette
Boulevard de la CroisetteThe Promenade de la Croisette is a road in Cannes that is about two kilometers long. It is mainly famous for the Palais des Festivals and its shops. Here you can find some of the finest designers: Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga, Armani... and some of the most beautiful hotels, such as the Martinez, the Carlton or The Majestic.
The city of Aix-en-Provence is little bit further, but it is definitely worth a visit. A day trip to Aix is more than worth it - lovely little city to wander around in its beautiful streets.
Paul Cézanne, one of France's finest painters, lived here!
871 locals recommend
Aix-en-Provence
The city of Aix-en-Provence is little bit further, but it is definitely worth a visit. A day trip to Aix is more than worth it - lovely little city to wander around in its beautiful streets.
Paul Cézanne, one of France's finest painters, lived here!
Known as 'Nice la Belle' (Nice the Beautiful), it is another city that is worth a day trip. Receives around 4 million visitors every year that enjoy its lovely museums and the famous Promenade des Anglais, a 2km promenade along the Mediterranean.
511 locals recommend
Nice
Known as 'Nice la Belle' (Nice the Beautiful), it is another city that is worth a day trip. Receives around 4 million visitors every year that enjoy its lovely museums and the famous Promenade des Anglais, a 2km promenade along the Mediterranean.
The closes city to Mougins has some lovely beaches to spend the day. Also very good for shopping if you like designer clothes. The lovely Vieux Cannes (Old Cannes) is definitely worth a visit!
714 locals recommend
Cannes
The closes city to Mougins has some lovely beaches to spend the day. Also very good for shopping if you like designer clothes. The lovely Vieux Cannes (Old Cannes) is definitely worth a visit!
An unmissable place in the Côte d'Azur. Fantastic place to admire the view and enjoy a little walk. Very peaceful.
303 locals recommend
Cap d'Antibes
An unmissable place in the Côte d'Azur. Fantastic place to admire the view and enjoy a little walk. Very peaceful.
The breathtaking Calanques National Park is near Marseille, another worthy day trip. It extendes over 520 km2 and includes parts of the famous Massif des Calanques, between Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat.
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Massif des Calanques
The breathtaking Calanques National Park is near Marseille, another worthy day trip. It extendes over 520 km2 and includes parts of the famous Massif des Calanques, between Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat.
Great little beach for families. A gem in the Côte d'Azur: off the beaten path there is a quiet beach worth seeing. It has a fantastic seaview.
73 locals recommend
Plage de l'Escalet
Great little beach for families. A gem in the Côte d'Azur: off the beaten path there is a quiet beach worth seeing. It has a fantastic seaview.
Located at the entrance of the ville of Mougins, this museum has the world’s largest private collection of ancient arms and armour. It has four floors, but it easy to navigate and understand and it is superbly curated.
23 locals recommend
Museum of Classical Art in Mougins
32 Rue du CommandeurLocated at the entrance of the ville of Mougins, this museum has the world’s largest private collection of ancient arms and armour. It has four floors, but it easy to navigate and understand and it is superbly curated.
Saint-Tropez is a stylish seaside resort and probably the most famous village of the Côte d'Azur. However, not so long ago it was just a humble fishing village.
The town was made fashionable by French actress Brigitte Bardot when she was shooting a movie here in the 50s.
926 locals recommend
Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is a stylish seaside resort and probably the most famous village of the Côte d'Azur. However, not so long ago it was just a humble fishing village.
The town was made fashionable by French actress Brigitte Bardot when she was shooting a movie here in the 50s.
Easy to reach from Mougins by car, train or bus. Monaco has a special status in the region: this coastal city is its own principality and has its own royal family. Not to miss the Palais Princier, the Oceanographic Museum, the Cathedral, the Jardin Exotique and the famous Casino de Monaco.
511 locals recommend
Monaco
Easy to reach from Mougins by car, train or bus. Monaco has a special status in the region: this coastal city is its own principality and has its own royal family. Not to miss the Palais Princier, the Oceanographic Museum, the Cathedral, the Jardin Exotique and the famous Casino de Monaco.
Èze is Eze is a true gem in the Côte d'Azur. A charming medieval village that sits on a steep hilltop above the Mediterranean Sea. One of the most beautiful villages in the region.
376 locals recommend
Èze
Èze is Eze is a true gem in the Côte d'Azur. A charming medieval village that sits on a steep hilltop above the Mediterranean Sea. One of the most beautiful villages in the region.