Mougins<\/a><\/span> is one such village, a quaint town steeped in medieval history and tucked into France\u2019s Provence region. A haven for artists, many notable figures throughout history have spent time in Mougins, from Yves Saint Laurent to Pablo Picasso, the latter of whom lived there for the last 12 years of his life and is honored with a statue at the village\u2019s center<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n Along with three other couples, Beth and her husband traveled to Mougins in October. Building off a friend\u2019s dream cycling trip along a portion of the Tour de France, Beth was aiming to curate an itinerary for the end of their trip that was all about relaxation after the group\u2019s adventurous excursion.<\/p>\n\n\n Though she didn\u2019t know much about Mougins before booking the trip, Beth soon realized that it would be an ideal central location for exploring the Riviera.<\/p>\n\n\n \u201cYou\u2019re outside the hustle and bustle of Cannes, but you can get to Cannes within 15 minutes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n When the group arrived at the villa, everyone was delighted with the accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n \n\n\n They were especially eager to enjoy the home\u2019s outdoor space, which includes a pool, a fire pit that was perfect for cozying up at night, and a P\u00e9tanque court\u2014which Beth described as the French version of bocce ball, unique to the Provence region.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"\/\/inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Villa_Mougins.jpg\")
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\nBeth wanted to find a house along the Riviera that would accommodate 12 people, the maximum she thought would join herself and her husband along that portion of the trip. And, after purchasing tickets for the group to the Pablo Picasso exhibit at Paris\u2019 Musee d\u2019Orsay<\/a><\/span>, she was inspired to weave a Picasso thread throughout the rest of the trip, ending in the town where he died: Mougins. Both wishes came true when she found the Villa Grain d\u2019Orge<\/span><\/a>, a five-bedroom Inspirato home.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/\/inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mougins_blog_2.jpg\")
When we got there, and they saw the villa, and saw the cute village we were staying in, they said, \u2018This is incredible.\u2019<\/blockquote>
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\nAn active group of travelers, they filled their days with exploration. Beth highly recommends a trip to the \u00celes de L\u00e9rins, two islands that can be accessed via a leisurely ferry ride from Cannes. One of the islands, Saint-Honorat<\/a><\/span>, offers incredible wine-tasting at a monastery helmed by 21 monks. For dining in the village itself, Beth also said members can\u2019t miss Paloma, a Michelin Two-Star restaurant<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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