Mougins Côte d’Azur – Alpes Martimies
An authentic culinary and artistic village with beautiful views
Mougins Village Côte d’Azur
Mougins is an authentic and beautiful village situated on a hill near Cannes, Grasse, and Valbonne in the Alpes Maritimes on the Côte d’Azur. Mougins is known not only for its Michelin-starred restaurants but also for its large number of art galleries. There are regular exhibitions; the current schedule can be found on the Mougins website.
From the parking lots below (take the stairs or elevator up), you reach a viewpoint with a beautiful view of the surrounding hills.
The small streets, stunning location, and old buildings make a visit to Mougins always worthwhile.
Artistic and famous
Many famous artists, including Pablo Picasso, lived in Mougins. But many other celebrities, including Jean Cocteau, Yves Saint Laurent, Winston Churchill, Édith Piaf, and Jacques Brel, were also regular visitors or had a second home in Mougins.
Museum
Museum: Musee d’Art Classique de Mougins. This museum offers a magnificent collection of Egyptian and Greek/Roman art.
Culinary Mougins
In addition to many small restaurants and brasseries, Mougins also has several Michelin-starred restaurants, including L’Amandier de Mougins, La Place de Mougins, Paloma, and La Gaudinade.
The Gastronomic Festival Les Etoiles de Mougins takes place here annually. This festival began in 2006 in memory of Roger Vergé, founder of the famous Moulin de Mougins restaurant. (check the events calendar for current dates)
For two days, the village of Mougins transforms into a large open-air theater filled with the delicious aromas of food prepared by some of the biggest names in gastronomy. Over the years, the event has attracted an exceptional lineup of Michelin-starred chefs from around the world, as well as a wealth of up-and-coming young talent.
Their mission: to share their passion for food with you!
Mougins
Winter 2019-2020
Impression Les Etoiles de Mougins
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