Emyr Thomas shares his thoughts on Le Mas Candille on the Cote d’Azur, France.
Located on the outskirts of the medieval village of Mougins in a converted eighteenth century farmhouse, less than half an hour from both Cannes and Nice, Le Mas Candille offers a great base from which to explore the French Riviera.
There are 39 rooms and 7 suites at Le Mas Candille, each individually designed around a similar theme of restrained opulence, with comfort at the core.
Our terrace opened on to a courtyard with views of the surrounding cypress trees and olive groves, while opening the windows offered glorious views of Provence in all its glory.
We visited in early October and were fortunate to have warm, sunny weather, which allowed us to take advantage of the pools, with a joyous feeling of a prolonged summer.
The main pool is sufficiently large for a proper swim and has its own poolside bar and restaurant, which I’m sure would be a glamorous place to be in the summer.
While the hotel is ideal for those who want to lounge in the sun, Le Mas Candille has a strong reputation as a ‘foodie’ destination and it is revered for its haute cuisine, as one would expect from a Relais and Chateaux affiliated hotel.
Le Mas Candille is a blend of understated opulence and elegance and, being a mere 2 hour flight from London, with flights from the highly accessible City airport, and then a short 30 minute drive from the airport in Nice, it is an ideal destination for a weekend break.
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Beautiful place – I went for a week 3 years ago and keep meaning to go back. Very memorable.