The best time to enjoy this circuit is actually in the winter. In January and February you get the chance to enjoy the full bloom of the mimosa, the entire Tanneron massif is dressed in yellow.
Circuit des Mimosas, Cannes Area
An easy bike ride through the Mimosa fields between Cannes and Grasse
An easy circuit this is an ideal Sunday afternoon bike ride with the family, that can be taken at a leisurely pace. It takes around 1.5hrs to complete, or 2hrs if you are stopping to enjoy the views!
What to see
The wonderful Mimosa in full bloom - but only at the start of the year in January and February. The rest of the time you can enjoy the beauty of the farm fields, the views back over the coast, the small towns and the lovely Siagne Canal.
Sights in Antibes
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Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux
Contemporary art gallery with varied exhibitions, workshops & events
To the south west of Valbonne you'll find a centre for contemporary art known as Espace de l'Art Concret.
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Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum)
Free museum showing the history of photography in the area
Right in the centre of the old town of Mougins is an interesting photography museum. On display are various antique cameras plus old photography equipment, and a large collection of portraits of Pablo Picasso.
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Mougins Museum of Classical Art
Diverse antiquities collection, including ancient arms, paintings and sculpture
In the heart of the old village of Mougins, discover how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art.
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Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse
Guided tours & perfume workshops
Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.
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L'Etang de Fontmerle
Beautiful lotus flower pond on the edge of La Valmasque park
This peaceful oasis in Mougins in one of the largest lotus ponds in Europe and is set in a beautiful park with woodlands stretching as far as Antibes.
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Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse
Perfume museum in one of the oldest parfumerie's in Grasse
This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Antibes
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Le Nacional Restaurant
First-class cuts of beef and excellent wine list
Le Nacional is a THE Beef and Wine restaurant in the heart of historical Antibes. A restaurant that will excite the taste buds of gourmet meat aficionados. The choicest pieces of beef provided by the highest quality butchers.
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La Table de Pierre Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Seasonal gourmet dining inspired by the Provençal countryside
La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.
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Toile Blanche Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Modern Provençal cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
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Le Saint-Paul Restaurant, Saint Paul de Vence
Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine cleverly devised by Laurent Paccini
Laurent Paccini is the chef at this Relais & Châteaux hotel and brings the food of different cultures to his excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence.
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Le Jardin Restaurant
Authentic bistronomic experience at Hôtel de Mougins
Ideally located on the hill in Cannes, the Hotel de Mougins is only five minutes from Sophia Antipolis, ten minutes from Cannes and Grasse, and twenty five minutes from Nice International Airport.
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La Plage Belles Rives Beach Club, Juan les Pins
Private beach of the Belles Rives hotel in Juan les Pins
Soft white sand, a private pontoon, a lounge bar and a restaurant at the water's edge make this beach club a very special place to be.
What to do
Things To Do in Antibes
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Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Cannes Islands Boat Trip
Motor boat trip to Cannes for up to twelve people
A trip on a luxury motor boat with the professional crew to guide you on a fabulous day out on the ocean from Antibes to Cannes.
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Motorbike hire
Wide selection of BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson and Triumph motorcycles available for rent
Based in Cannes, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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Road bike hire
Quality road bike rentals with delivery to the French Riviera
This company is based in Cannes and offers a wide range of road bikes, with delivery available to Antibes.
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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people
Take a trip on board this luxury yacht along the Riviera, cruising to any destination of your choice.
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to eleven people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Directions
Starting in the town of Pégomas, cross the Siagne Canal on the D109 road and soon after on the right, take the small road towards Tanneron (the D309). After a 3km climb, you will reach the edge of the Var department. Here turn right (DFCI track) to go down a small road to the hamlet of Sausserons. At the first of the houses, turn right down a steep tarmac path. The track narrows and becomes rougher with more of a stone surface. Here you will descend among the fields of mimosas; it is recommended not to deviate from the route to avoid any conflict with local producers.
At the hamlet Cabrol, you reach a small road that follows the right bank of the Siagne Canal. Bringing you back to the bridge over the Siagne, opposite the village of Pégomas.
