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Mouans-Sartoux

Between Cannes (10 km) and Grasse (10 km). Highway exit Cannes and Grasse.

Mouans-Sartoux, a village in the Alpes Maritimes where you can go sightseeing

Mouans-Sartoux is a large residential village that is growing and expanding at full speed, sought after by families for its quality of life. It has a superb old center that deserves an in-depth visit.

The pretty old town of Mouans-Sartoux

Starting from one of its two squares shaded by plane trees, embellished with a large "antique" style fountain, and a beautiful church with a baroque facade freshly painted in pink and blue, you will enjoy strolling through its quiet and flowery streets. , with facades boldly colored in blue, yellow or pink, before returning to the square for a drink at a café terrace.

Mouans-Sartoux castle

From there, you will have a front row seat to admire the round towers of the Château de Mouans-Sartoux, which can be seen above the walls of the park. In this marvelous 16th century castle, built in the middle of a large park, a Concrete Art Space has been set up since 1990, a magical place devoted to contemporary art.

Property of the Grasses until 1750 then of the Villeneuve, besieged during the wars of religion, partly destroyed during the revolution, rehabilitated in the 19th century by the Durand de Sartoux family, the "chateau" today organizes a remarkable series of high-level temporary exhibitions; the programming is provided by an artist, Gotffried Honegger, from the "Sybil Albers-Barrier" collection of constructive and concrete art (up to minimal art and conceptual art), unique in France.

The castle park

And even if you're not a fan of contemporary art, you'll enjoy a walk in the park, with the bonus of a (free) visit to a charming little museum telling the story of life in period costumes. on the theme "reflections of a rural world"!

A good restaurant in Mouans-Sartout?

If you're looking for a good address for lunch in Mouans-Sartoux, we recommend "La Gabbia" for its tasty Mediterranean cuisine or "Le Relais de la Pinède" for its gastronomic cuisine that will delight you.

The Mouans Sartoux market

The Mouans-Sartoux Provencal market takes place every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Esplanade de l'Ecole. It's a great place to stock up on local produce and Provencal crafts. It's a great opportunity to discover the village of Mouans-Sartoux if you don't already know it.

Mouans Sartoux Book Festival

Every year in October, the Mouans Sartoux Town Hall and local booksellers organise a very enjoyable book festival where authors and readers come together for signing sessions, lectures and discussions between lovers of literature!

Our map of Mouans-Sartoux (postcode 06370)

To find your way around Mouans-Sartoux, you can use our interactive map of the town available on this page. We've included the main things to see in the town as well as our recommendations for accommodation in Mouans-Sartoux so that you can locate them before making your booking.

What to see

Houses: 17th, 18th, 19th c.
16th c. castle. 16th c. church. Chapel.
Castelaras residential area.

Leisure activities

Culturel center. Various exhibitions.
Hiking. Horseback riding.
Feast Days. Swapping fair. Second hand goods.
Photography. Collectors. Excursions.

Hotels

Our favourite hotel in Mouans-Sartoux! The Hotel CasaBella is located in the heart of Mouans-Sartoux, 300 metres from the train station and a 3-minute walk from the Mouans castle. All air-conditioned rooms include a TV and minibar. Satellite TV is also available. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower. Hôtel CasaBella features a terrace and a jacuzzi.

Mairie de Mouans-Sartoux.
Village de Mouans.
Village de Mouans Sartoux.
Mouans-Sartoux.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Mougins (5 km), Pégomas (6 km) and Valbonne (6 km).

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