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Stylish 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea and panoramic views in Californie, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254516
Impressive 3 bedroom top floor apartment with sea views in the highly sought-after district of Californie within easy reach of the beaches and shops, in a secure, high-end residence with a swimmin...
2,360,000 EUR
Beautiful 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254504
Prestigious 96m2 apartment located in the sought-after Californie district in Cannes, in a secure residence. In excellent condition, this bright living space offers excellent panoramic views of th...
1,490,000 EUR
Immaculate 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254464
Enjoying breathtaking sea views from its highly sought-after location in the "Californie" area of Cannes, is this luxurious 3 bedroom apartment. Set within a prestigious residence offering a caret...
1,580,000 EUR
Beautiful Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254456
Impressive bourgeois apartment featuring a harmonious blend of contemporary and old-world charm in the heart of Avenue du Roi Albert Premier. Located on the 3rd floor of a prestigious residence w...
2,590,000 EUR
Immaculate 1 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254419
Luxuriously renovated one bedroom apartment enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location near the beach and all amenities in the Croisette, Cannes. This magnificent property is just...
1,590,000 EUR
Immaculate 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254413
Unique 2 bedroom luxury duplex apartment enjoying panoramic sea views from the roof terrace, ideally located near the beach and all amenities in the heart of the sought-after Montfleury area of Can...
1,190,000 EUR
Prestige 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254409
Rare opportunity to acquire a stunning 2 bedroom luxury apartment with communal gardens and pool, enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location near all amenities in the sought-after C...
1,620,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254408
In excellent condition is this stunning 5 bedroom luxury villa with pool and garden, ideally located near all amenities in the heart of Cannes. Offering a generous 170 m2 of refined living space,...
998,000 EUR
Modern 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254358
In excellent condition is this stylishly renovated 2 bedroom apartment, ideally located near all amenities in the heart of the Palm Beach village. A beautiful entrance hall leads to a living and d...
649,000 EUR
Immaculate 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254348
Bright, spacious and luxurious 3 bedroom penthouse apartment, ideally situated within a safe and secure residence just a few minutes walk from the heart of Cannes. With a total living area of aro...
1,880,000 EUR
Stunning 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254345
In excellent condition is this bright and spacious 3 storey, 5 bedroom villa with beautiful landscaped communal gardens, Petanque court and pool, enjoying uninterrupted sea views from its prestigio...
1,495,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254323
Luxuriously renovated 5 bedroom villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, ideally located near all amenities in one of Cannes' most prestigious areas., This superb property boasting aro...
3,600,000 EUR
Luxury 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254310
Bright and spacious 2 bedroom luxury ground floor apartment with garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its location in Cannes. Set within an exclusive, secure residence featuring a 24/7 caret...
1,190,000 EUR
Belle Epoque 9 bedroom House for sale with sea view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254279
Fabulous Belle Epoque villa in the heart of one of Cannes' most prestigious addresses, embodying the luxury and refinement of the French Riviera. This early 20th-century villa combines the charm ...
14,900,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom House for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254234
Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom luxury villa nestling in lush mature gardens with pool, ideally located in a sought after area near all amenities in Cannes. This elegant property offers approxima...
2,190,000 EUR
Luxury 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254233
Ideally located near the beach and all amenities in Cannes, is this exceptional 2 bedroom luxury apartment with communal pool, tennis court and gym. Situated in a prestigious residence, secured by...
2,380,000 EUR
Modern 3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254207
Beautifully presented and spacious 3 bedroom property with balcony in one of Cannes' most sought-after areas, just a stone's throw from all amenities and a few minutes from the Croisette. This sup...
895,000 EUR
Inviting 1 bedroom Villa for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254196
Delightful little villa in situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with a lovely garden with trees and conveniently located just a few metres from the Moure Rouge beach. The 70m2 property is s...
750,000 EUR
Immaculate 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254188
Rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional 2 bedroom luxury apartment with private garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after location near all amenities in Cannes. Set in an inti...
1,490,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254180
Rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional 5 bedroom luxuriously renovated villa set in lush mature gardens with pool, ideally secluded in the heart of one of the few private estates in Cannes. Th...
4,500,000 EUR
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Area Guide

The village of Mougins is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Southeast of France, and just a 15 minute drive from the famously elegant resort of Cannes. Mougins is both picturesque, surrounded by forests and dramatic scenery, and historic, with much of the property in Mougins being full of traditional character. The village itself consists of a great many older houses, lining narrow cobbled streets, dotted with rainbows of flowers and carefully planted trees which provide blissful shade on the hottest of Provencal days. Seemingly around every corner is a statue, both ancient and modern, and all roads in Mougins do not lead to Rome, but rather a spectacular fountain at the very heart of the old town. Property in Mougins is located in one of the prettiest hilltop villages in the area, but has much more to offer than just a beautiful village with spectacular views of the sea, mountains and countryside.

Mougins can boast links to, arguably, some of the most famous names of the 20th century. Pablo Picasso spent the last 12 years of his life living in a property in Mougins, choosing a ‘mas’ (farmhouse) at Notre-Dame-de-Vie. This small hilltop beside the old village is crowned by a 12th century chapel of the same name, and Picasso’s property in Mougins boasts spectacular views across the historic centre and to the Bay of Cannes beyond, which, no doubt, inspired his art. Picasso’s studio can be found in the old village, and possibly the most famous property in Mougins now serves the community as the tourist office. Another property in Mougins that was once a studio is that of Fernand Léger, which is located above what is now the village wine shop.

As with much of the region, food and wine are important to the culture of the area, but few places more so than Mougins, famed, as it is, for its numerous gourmet restaurants. The village hosts the ‘International Gastronomy Festival of Mougins’ ('Les Étoiles de Mougins’) every September, and several famous chefs have managed restaurants in the village. One of the restaurants, L’Amandier, is housed in perhaps the most important property in Mougins, which was the court house of the Monks of Saint Honorat in the Middle Ages, before being transformed into an almond mill in the 18th/19th centuries, leading to the name of the restaurant.

Due to the close proximity of the village to Cannes, many big Hollywood names, both past and present, have been known to frequent the village. Mougins is one of those rare places where luxury and tranquillity combine seamlessly, and much of the property in Mougins can boast of famous names beneath its roof. For many years Elizabeth Taylor hosted charity dinners for the Hollywood elite, and today Mougins is the perfect place to ‘rub shoulders with the stars’.

Property is Mougins is diverse, with large private estates suitable for the Hollywood greats, character-filled farmhouses located in the tranquil countryside, surrounded by pine forests and olive groves, and historic village houses and apartments. Some of the property in Mougins dates to the medieval period, when the village was under the control of the Monks of Saint Honorat. During this period, Mougins was a fortified village, with ramparts and a medieval wall with three gate towers. While many of these fortifications were destroyed in the 18th century, during the War of Austrian Succession, parts of the medieval wall and the Porte Sarrazine gate tower still stand. The old town was substantially extended in the early 19th century, and often village property in Mougins dates from this period, in charming narrow flower-filled streets. One of the attractions of property in Mougins is the spectacular scenery. The 260m height of the village allows 360-degree views over the Côte d'Azur. To the south there are sea views of the Mediterranean and the Bay of Cannes, to the northeast the Maritime Alps provide a stunning backdrop to the village, and to the northwest lies the village of Grasse, famous for its perfumeries and fields of lavender and roses.

In the countryside surrounding the village, property in Mougins can be found near to the beautifully maintained golf courses of the Royal Mougins Golf Resort and the Cannes-Mougins Golf Club. Beyond L’Etang de Fontmerie, which provides a large open area surrounding a small, shallow lake filled with lotus flowers, perfect for strolls and picnics, is the Valmasque Forest, which covers 427 hectares and almost surrounds the village, and is perfect for hiking and horse riding.

Despite the historic feel of the old town, property in Mougins offers a wealth of nearby facilities. As well as the elegant and modern facilities of Cannes, just a short drive away, the village has its own international school, supermarket and small shopping mall to serve the population of almost 20,000. In addition, the village’s connection with famous artists and long history ensure that there are also a great many cultural facilities. The Mougins Museum of Cultural Art was opened in May 2011 and displays a vast collection of Roman, Egyptian and Greek antiquities, alongside modern and contemporary art with a classical theme, including works by Picasso, Matisse and Damien Hirst. Among many other galleries and museums, the Galerie Elegance also exhibits work by French artists, and the long history of the village is arguably best seen by visiting some of the more important historic property in Mougins, such as the 11th century church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in the heart of the village.

Property in Mougins can be easily reached by car, train and bus from Cannes. The nearest airport, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, is just 18km away, with both domestic and international flights.

Buying a Property in France

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.

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