La Bastide de Mougins, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The five categories include twin or double rooms, as well as a junior suite with a sofa bed. All accommodate two guests and have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a balcony and garden views. Sizes range from 22 to 50 m². The 22 m² Superior rooms are available with either two single beds or a double bed; the 25 m² Deluxe rooms offer both configurations and have a coffee machine.

The junior suite stands out for its 50 m² of space, seating area and very large double bed accompanied by a sofa bed. It also has a coffee machine and minibar. The other rooms have a flat-screen TV and minibar; a coffee machine is provided in both Deluxe categories. Bathrooms have either a shower or a bath. Balconies, terraces and garden views feature across the rooms, with layouts varying by category.

The landscaped garden, terraces and outdoor furniture provide several places to enjoy the fresh air around the hotel. Guests can use an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, towels and parasols, as well as a tennis court and the equipment needed to play. Massages are available, including body, hand, foot, head, neck and back massages. Concierge and luggage storage services complete the on-site facilities.

The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers express check-in and check-out. The restaurant, bar and on-site café are available for meals; buffet breakfast can be served in your room. Children's menus and menus for special diets are also available on request. Private parking is free, and facilities make access easier for guests with reduced mobility. Pets are allowed, possibly for an additional charge. The rooms have free wired internet access.

Mougins is a Provençal hilltop village between the Grasse hinterland and the Cannes coast. Its old centre, arranged around narrow lanes and shaded squares, is best explored on foot; galleries, studios and old houses give a visit an unhurried pace. The surrounding area alternates between gardens, pine forests and golf courses. This stop suits travellers who want to combine the French Riviera with excursions to inland villages, while returning to a less urban atmosphere in the evening.

The Notre-Dame-de-Vie Chapel and Mougins' small museums offer a way to spend a morning exploring the local heritage. Valmasque Park has trails through woodland, while the Golf Country Club Cannes-Mougins is 1.7 km away. Cannes and its beaches are 6 km away: the Croisette runs along the sea, and the Palais des Festivals hosts events and exhibitions. Mouans-Sartoux railway station, 3.5 km away, serves the regional rail network. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 16 km away; a car makes it easier to travel between the village, the coast and neighbouring towns.

In spring and autumn, temperatures are pleasant for exploring Mougins' lanes before heading to the coast on the same day. In summer, plan to wander around the old village during the cooler hours and leave the afternoon for the pool or beach. An excursion to Grasse offers a chance to discover the history of perfume-making and its museums; another day could be spent in Cannes, with a walk along the seafront and a visit to the Musée de la Castre. Roads through the hinterland also lead to hilltop villages and hilly landscapes.