Mougins Village
“Eat your art out” best sums up this marvellous village which is both a gastronomic and art lovers’ delight. Whether you visit during the day or evening the shops, artists’ studios and galleries are open. Do explore this snail shaped village which dates back to Roman times and where Picasso spent the last years of his life, 1961-73. The village today has 30 art galleries and workshops
Mougins is the nearest "Perched village" to Cannes
By day it can be reached from Cannes on the 600 or 30 bus to the town and then walk (quite a hike) or grab a bus up to the old village. If you have a car it is a romantic place for dinner and there is lots of parking available. Or take a taxi.
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The FAMM opened 21 June 2024 and is Europe's only museum dedicated to female artists from the past 160 years. It is housed in the former fabulous Museum of Classical Art (MACM) which showcased a visionary juxtaposition of ancient artefacts from Egypt, Greece & Rome with art from neoclassical, modern & contemporary periods.
Mr Christian Levett, a former commodities trader, decided to rebrand MACM as the Femmes Artistes du Musée de Mougins (FAMM) and to change the existing collection of largely classical art to work by women artists, which he has been acquiring over the last few years.
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Mougin's world famous International Gastronomic Festival - Les Etoiles de Mougins. 14 - 15 September 2024
Other Events
Notre Dame de Vie classical music festival 8 - 11 July
Jazz Night 9 August
White Party 14 August
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Places to Visit
Monumental - throughout the village giant sculptures by four local artists; Marion Burkle famous for her women's silhouettes; Calou who works with recycled metal; Tiziano; and Thierry Trives. Until 3 November
Le Lavoir (The Wash House) - an art gallery.
2 - 16 July Karin Francois and 18 July - 1 August Evelyne Sie
Museum of photography - the 8th art, with a collection of pictures from top photographers
now until 6 October Stephan Shames: Comrade Sisters - Black Panthers
Fractal Flowers by Miguel Chevalier Arts Centre (old Mairie) Until 29 September
Christian Levett at FAMM
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FAMM - Femmes Artistes du Musee de Mougins
English guided tours on 17/24/31 July five euros extra - [email protected]
Hurricane (2007) by Tracy Emin
The venue opened 21 June 2024 featuring works by female artists - "the first museum in Europe dedicated to women artists".
The 100 works of art are part of a collection of 500 owned by Christian Levett, an art collector and philanthropist. He actively contributes to the recognition of female artists and offers private tours of his Florence palazzo adorned exclusively with women's art. His book Abstract Expressionists: The Women, highlights major artists who have marked this key movement in modern art. The opening of FAMM is part of his commitment to giving female artists the visibility their talent deserves.
The Tour
It is recommended you start the tour on the ground floor which features impressionist and Surrealist artworks. The first floor is dedicated to the 20th century and in particular Abstract works of art. The top floor features the Human Body and finally in the basement immerse yourself in the 21st century. And Mr Levett encourages everyone to go right to the back of each floor where some of the best artworks can be found.
Understanding it all
There are guided tours available on request in French, English, Spanish and Italian.
There is also an easy to use free app - remember to take earphones with you. It can be downloaded from the website or go to Bloomberg Connects, enter FAMM in search area, select content and start your tour.
Entry Fees
Full entrance fee is 16 euros. There are reductions for locals, families and groups as well as students and the 65+. See www.famm.com
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Outside the Village
Mougins is much more than just the village: it boasts two golf courses, woodland areas for walks and picnics and more than 40 restaurants, many at the foot of the old village on the way to Valbonne. Latest resto in this area of Mougins is Laflora, 351 ave St-Basile. Menu lunch and dinner is 39 euros for 3 courses.
The 100 works of art are part of a collection of 500 owned by Christian Levett, an art collector and philanthropist. He actively contributes to the recognition of female artists and offers private tours of his Florence palazzo adorned exclusively with women's art. His book Abstract Expressionists: The Women, highlights major artists who have marked this key movement in modern art. The opening of FAMM is part of his commitment to giving female artists the visibility their talent deserves.
The Tour
It is recommended you start the tour on the ground floor which features impressionist and Surrealist artworks. The first floor is dedicated to the 20th century and in particular Abstract works of art. The top floor features the Human Body and finally in the basement immerse yourself in the 21st century. And Mr Levett encourages everyone to go right to the back of each floor where some of the best artworks can be found.
Understanding it all
There are guided tours available on request in French, English, Spanish and Italian.
There is also an easy to use free app - remember to take earphones with you. It can be downloaded from the website or go to Bloomberg Connects, enter FAMM in search area, select content and start your tour.
Entry Fees
Full entrance fee is 16 euros. There are reductions for locals, families and groups as well as students and the 65+. See www.famm.com
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Outside the Village
Mougins is much more than just the village: it boasts two golf courses, woodland areas for walks and picnics and more than 40 restaurants, many at the foot of the old village on the way to Valbonne. Latest resto in this area of Mougins is Laflora, 351 ave St-Basile. Menu lunch and dinner is 39 euros for 3 courses.
Notre Dame de Vie
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Every Sunday mass is celebrated at 10am at this ancient church - 12th century.
Picasso lived nearby and Winston Churchill painted the chapel. Photos of Picasso are to be found in the adjacent hermitage. 1 Rue Eglise, Mougins - it is on a hill about 1km from the perched village. Museum open Monday to Saturday 10am-12pm, 2pm-6pm A successful classical music festival is held here in summer 8 - 11 July 2024-
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Christmas 2023
The lights are switched on in the old village at 6pm 1 December and the Maison de Noel will be in the old village till 7 January. The wonderful creche in the Lavoir is also open (free). There will be hot chocolate for the children and vin chaud for the adults. There will be ice skating and a visit by father Christmas.
The Christmas market takes place 8-10 December and is open from 10am till 6pm. The '13 desserts and gospel' takes place on 22 December from 3.30pm.
The Christmas market takes place 8-10 December and is open from 10am till 6pm. The '13 desserts and gospel' takes place on 22 December from 3.30pm.
