Guia de viagem de Mougins

Mougins, positioned between Cannes and Grasse, rises in a corkscrew of enchanting cobbled streets. The historic center is awash with quaint alleyways adorned with fountains and statues, while artists’ studios blend into a backdrop of lush gardens.

Tendo se tornado conhecido como um centro gastronômico, Mougins abriga uma infinidade de restaurantes magníficos, incluindo aqueles com estrelas Michelin, sem esquecer o seu maravilhoso festival gastronômico todos os anos. Mougins se tornou o refúgio culinário e cultural favorito dos britânicos e tem uma grande população que fala inglês. Embora frequentado por celebridades A-listers durante as proximidades Festival de Cinema de Cannes, it retains its image as an unspoiled medieval village.

A highly attractive aspect in the village are the trees that grow through restaurant terraces in the main square, creating their very own artistic imprint. At the heart is the picturesque Vieux Village , offering spectacular views over Cannes and Grasse with an international reputation for its gourmet cuisine, where great chefs such as Roger Vergé e Alain Ducasse managed restaurants.

Mougins has been frequented and inhabited by many artists and celebrities such as Catherine Deneuve, Elizabeth Taylor, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, Yves Klein, César Baldaccini, Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Winston Churchill, and the list goes on… Mougins now showcases 30 art galleries and museums. It’s most famous resident, Pablo Picasso, spent the last 12 years of his life living here.

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Mougins: informações básicas

A antiga cidade de Mougins é o ponto central da área, mas Mougins cresceu e se tornou muito maior do que apenas a área do topo da colina. Algumas comunas de Mougins possuem conjuntos habitacionais como o moderno Mougins-le-Haut. Ao longo da Rota Napoleão e da seção adjacente do Tournamy, lojas e empresas se somam às partes mais novas e contemporâneas da cidade.

Um pouco de história de Mougins

Mougins já foi uma cidade ocupada antes mesmo do domínio romano. Os Ligurianos ocuparam-na e mantiveram-na contra a invasão bizantina, até que a cidade de Génova a colocou sob controlo entre os séculos XI e XV. Muitas das estruturas da antiga aldeia foram construídas nestes anos. Os monges de St-Honorat de Ilhas de Lérins administrou a região montanhosa de Mougins quando o Conde de Antibes coloque-os no comando.

Naquela época era uma vila fortificada. Alguns vestígios das muralhas e muralhas daquela época ainda existem. A Porte Sarazzine é uma das três torres originais. Algumas das muralhas foram removidas pelo saqueador do exército austro-sardenha, durante a Guerra da Sucessão Austríaca do século XVIII. Mas a guerra não impediu a cidade, pois esta reviveu novamente quando várias novas ruas e casas foram construídas no século XIX. Durante os séculos XIX e XX, tornou-se um centro de produção de flores utilizadas por Grasse para suas perfumarias.

A História Culinária

A história de Mougins no que diz respeito às artes gastronómicas é inegavelmente notável. Chefs famosos e especialistas culinários contribuíram para o reconhecimento da cidade. Seus nomes também estão associados aos restaurantes onde praticam seus conhecimentos. Tomemos por exemplo L'Amandier, onde os gênios Roger Vergé e Alain Ducasse atuaram como chefs e gerentes de restaurantes. Vergé abriu o L'Amandier Mougins em 1977. De 1970 a 1974 recebeu estrelas Michelin e também foi nomeado Maître Cuisinier de France em 1980. Ducasse serviu como assistente de Vergé, com quem aprendeu culinária provençal, o que mais tarde o tornou um chef muito procurado. Assumiu as cozinhas do L'Amandier em 1980. Atualmente possui 21 estrelas Michelin.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, spent the last 12 years of his life in Mougins. Drawn by its serene beauty and elegant surroundings, Picasso made his home at the Notre-Dame-de-Vie estate, a former farmhouse he transformed into his studio. The nearby Notre-Dame-de-Vie chapel , with its simple yet captivating architecture, deeply inspired him, influencing his later works, which often reflected themes of mortality and legacy. This period, from 1961 until his death in 1973, marked the height of his fame and was characterized by a prolific output of art, infused with the introspective and mature style that defined his later years.

Confira a história por trás do tempo histórico de Picasso na Riviera.

Mougins, with its charming cobblestone streets and panoramic views, became more than just Picasso’s retreat; it was a source of profound inspiration and a symbol of the peaceful environment that fueled his creativity. The town, enriched by Picasso’s presence, continues to celebrate its connection to the artist, attracting visitors and artists alike who seek to experience the idyllic setting that influenced one of the greatest masters of modern art. Today, Mougins stands as a testament to the deep relationship between an artist and his environment, preserving the legacy of Picasso’s final and most reflective years.

The Notre-Dame-de-Vie chapel and Picasso’s former estate in Mougins are significant landmarks, but they have different levels of accessibility to the public:

• O Notre-Dame-de-Vie chapel , which played an inspirational role in Picasso’s later years, is accessible to visitors. It is a small, historical church that dates back several centuries and is known for its simple yet elegant architecture. Visitors can explore the chapel and its surroundings, which provide a sense of the serene environment that Picasso cherished. The chapel is a lovely spot for those interested in the artistic and spiritual ambiance that influenced Picasso’s work.
• O Notre-Dame-de-Vie estate, where Picasso lived from 1961 until his death in 1973, has been restored true to Picasso’s vision and is being used for art production. While the estate itself cannot be visited, you can view it from a distance and enjoy the picturesque surroundings that inspired Picasso. The estate is well-known among art enthusiasts and historians, and even though you can’t tour the inside, just being near the location where Picasso spent his final years can be a meaningful experience for fans of his work.

For those interested in Picasso’s life and legacy, the village of Mougins offers various galleries, museums, and cultural events that celebrate the artist’s influence on the region.

O que ver em Mougins

Mougins, a quintessential destination on the French Riviera, seamlessly blends history, culture, art, and gastronomy in an enchanting setting. Its panoramic views, narrow cobbled streets, and centuries-old stone houses create an authentically atmospheric experience. Nestled between the sea and the mountains, this medieval village’s picturesque charm has captivated numerous artists.

As part of the cultural exploration of the French Riviera, you can always find the list of the best museums or galleries in our travel guide, and the following are the best you can see in Mougins:

Female Artists Mougins Museum

FAMM is the first private museum in Europe dedicated to women artists. Christian Levett first established the Mougins Museum of Classical Art in 2011. During its 12 years of existence, it rapidly became a popular cultural destination showcasing his collection of antiquities juxtaposed with classically inspired artworks. In Summer 2023, Levett, the former British investor passionate about art and history, declared, “After almost 30 years of collecting art, my tastes have evolved, and I think it’s time for the museum to evolve as well.”

In June 2024, the museum, now renamed FAMM (Female Artists Mougins Museum) , unveiled over a hundred works by more than 80 artists from around the world. This exhibition represents an exhilarating artistic journey—from visionary Impressionists to daring Surrealists, through tumultuous abstraction and bold representations of the human body, leading to the intimate and raw expressions of 21st-century female artists.

FAMM proudly provides a dedicated platform for exhibiting works by female artists, addressing historical imbalances in their recognition and appreciation. The remarkable artworks on display offer visitors a rare chance to explore the universal essence of art, with each artist contributing to enriching and reshaping the grand narrative of art history.

In an interview with Artnet, Levett said: “I hope when people walk in there and see the quality of artworks, they’ll walk out and think to themselves, ‘That was amazing.’ And hopefully visiting a museum where all the artworks have been by female artists makes them stop and think ‘How did we ever reach a point where so little of the work on the walls of museums or in auctions was by female artists?’ That’s really what I want people to think.”

Open daily from 10am to 8pm (6pm in the off-season – see visiting and ticket info).

Museu de Fotografia André Villers

Museu de Fotografia André Villers contém exposições de fotografias de Pablo Picasso dos fotógrafos Andre Villérs e Henri Lartigue. Picasso’s close friend, photographer André Villers, chronicled the artist’s Mougins years in black-and-white photos.

Imagens revestem as paredes de uma antiga casa medieval: algumas são hilárias, como a foto que mostra Picasso sentado tomando café da manhã com sua camisa bretã, sua marca registrada, fingindo que tem croissants no lugar dos dedos. Retratos adicionais de Villars – incluindo fotos de Dalí, Catherine Deneuve e Edith Piaf – estão frequentemente em exibição. Imagens adicionais no museu foram tiradas por fotógrafos renomados como Robert Doisneau, que fez a famosa foto “casal se beijando em Paris”.

A entrada é gratuita. Está aberto diariamente das 10h00 às 12h30 e das 14h00 às 18h00 (de Junho a Setembro o horário estende-se até às 19h00) e encerra em Janeiro.

Espaço de l'Art Concret

A five minute drive from Mougins, Espace de l’Art Concret is a place that modern art and architecture enthusiasts love to visit. The exhibit is inside the 16th-century Château de Mouans , which shows works by the likes of Yves Klein, Andy Warhol, and Philippe Starck. It has an extension by Albers-Honegger; a lime-green building that is strikingly in contrast with its historical surroundings.

L'Étang Fontmerle

Also a five minute drive from Mougins, in a five-hectare swath of greenery on the edge of Valmasque Forest Park , L’Etang Fontmerle is the largest pond with a colony of lotus flowers in Europe. The blooming season is from July to September. Migratory birds and waterfowls plentiful, numbering over 60 different species. Close to the pond is the chapel, Notre-Dame-de-Vie and the manor-villa of Picasso.

Como chegar lá

Ônibus nº 600 entre Grasse e Cannes frequenta Mougins mas não entra na antiga aldeia. Desça em Val de Mougins e pegue o ônibus nº 650 (Sophia Antipolis) ou o Palmbus nº 27 para chegar ao centro da vila na colina. Alternativamente, você pode caminhar até a vila, o que pode levar de 10 a 15 minutos. Se estiver de carro, há um estacionamento na entrada da antiga vila empoleirada.

Vídeo tour de Mougins

A reputação internacional de Mougins faz dele um destino importante para celebridades e turistas. O restaurante gourmet e os museus de arte intemporais proporcionarão pura satisfação a quem procura uma experiência inimitávelmente gratificante.