Often viewed as the garden of Cannes, Mougins sets itself apart however on the property front with its particularly coveted residential neighbourhoods, including Redon, Pibonson, Saint-Barthélemy, Pigranel and Les Colles. Quality of life reaches a completely new level on the famous gated estates that guarantee round-the-clock security, such as Les Parc de Mougins, Le Parc Saint Martin, Domaine de Saint-Basile, Domaine de la Peyrière, Domaine des Peyroues, Domaine de L’Orangeraie and Domaine de la Chapelle Notre-Dame de Vie. Villas, Provençal mas and bastides, mansions and deluxe homes... here it’s all about luxury, a blend of rare and unique properties for sale, and of course all with top-of-the-range amenities, starting with divine swimming pools. There’s no doubt about it, Mougins is a truly exceptional property market, adding a touch of glamour to the traditional Provençal style and the carefully maintained stone constructions.
Besides its art de vivre, Mougins also draws French and international families (as well as French expats or those returning to France to retire), for the quality of the outstanding Mougins British International School. Founded in 1964, the school offers an international education for children aged 3 to 18. Its teaching programme closely follows the English National Curriculum, following the five different key stages of learning and culminating in IGCSE and A-level examinations. Pupils are welcomed each day into a warm and friendly environment where they enjoy interacting with their peers and the staff, in the words of the Mougins school website.
With over 40 nationalities represented at the school, students are able to benefit from the international experience of their teachers and fellow students, and the school also places great importance on art, music, theatre and sport. And as A-level qualifications are recognised throughout the world, Mougins opens up the doors to top universities!
What makes this town so special
In terms of leisure activities, the town has two 18-hole golf courses that can rival the finest in Europe and regularly host international competitions: the Golf de Cannes Mougins Country Club and the Royal Mougins Golf Club. As for Mougins’ natural heritage, it is truly remarkable, boasting among other things the Canal de la Siagne, considered part of the Provençal cultural identity by locals. The architectural beauty and landscape of this unique site are unrivalled in the Alpes-Maritimes region! Valmasque Park, meanwhile, extends over 561 hectares (1,386 acres) across Valbonne and Mougins, comprising three wooded hills and rolling valleys. Also not to be missed is the Etang de Fontmerle, spanning 5 hectares (12 acres), remarkable not only for its stunning landscape but also its astonishing vegetation including one of the largest lotus ponds in Europe.
All this plus a vast array of attributes highlighted by Mougins Tourisme:
- nternational renown: eminent artists such as Picasso, Picabia, Paul Eluard, Jean Cocteau, Man Ray, Edith Piaf and Fernand Léger have all left their mark
- An international culinary festival, “Les Etoiles de Mougins”, founded in 2006 and held every year over 3 days in September with the world’s greatest Michelin-starred chefs in attendance. Today the festival has inspired similar events abroad
- A vast territory, 50% of which is covered by listed wooded areas
- More than 30 art galleries and studios to discover on the old town’s little streets
- 18% of its territory occupied by the science and technology park of Sophia Antipolis, which spans 2,400 hectares (5,930 acres)
- More than 40 restaurants representing the best of cuisine on the French Riviera
- A photography museum housing an exceptional collection of works by the great masters of the 8th Art.
Nestled between the hills and the sea, Mougins and its surroundings offer an ideal setting for luxury living. Explore our selection of exceptional villas for sale in Mougins, known for its art galleries, golf courses, and Provençal charm. For those seeking serenity with easy access to Cannes, Mouans-Sartoux real estate for sale is a perfect alternative.
Deciding to buy in Mougins and surroundings comes down to a choice of both head and heart, as proven by its unfaltering popularity generation after generation. Buying real estate in Mougins and the surrounding area is as much a matter of passion as it is of reason, so strong is the love affair with this unique commune, generation after generation. Discover La Roquette-sur-Siagne, Mouans-Sartoux and Auribeau-sur-Siagne for your real estate projects.
