Our unique one week program to the South of France places you in the very heart of the Provence landscape amidst the history, culture, art and gastronomy for which the region is so famous. But this is also the center for a wealth of quality golf which includes some of the finest courses to be found on Continental Europe.

The Golfing Epicurean is an unusual opportunity for golfers and non golfers alike to savor a relaxing week in beautiful surroundings, enjoying the very best of the good life. Located in the fascinating small medieval town of Mougins, where Picasso chose to live out the last 15 years of his life, your home for the week cannot fail to please.

The Hotel de Mougins is a charming first class hotel location just a few steps from the old gate to the village of Mougins.

The small hilltop town of Mougins is no less captivating than your hotel and has established itself as the unofficial gourmet capital of Southern France. Boasting a population of only 2,000, more than 50 restaurants are located here, a quarter of which have earned a coveted Michelin star rating.

You'll enjoy hours strolling the winding cobblestone streets with art galleries, open air markets, fountains and sidewalk cafes. With trees and flowers everywhere, discover the special charm which proved irresistible to not only Picasso, but other famous names: Edward, Duke of Windsor, Edith Piaff, Christian Dior, Yves St.-Laurent and Winston Churchill.

But tear yourself away from captivating Mougins if you can, for there is much beyond the town gates and it is all so close. In less than 20 minutes you can be in Grasse, perfume capital of the world; the art center of St. Paul de Vence is no further and the fashionable bustling resort of Cannes only a short, 15 minute drive away. Within 40 minutes you could be in Nice and an hour further, Monte Carlo.

But don't forget the golf, we have four absolute gems to challenge you during your stay.

First Day

• Arrive Nice Airport where you will be assisted with your car rental and simple directions for the short 30 minute drive to Mougins and your hotel for the week.
• Balance of day at leisure.

Second Day

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Golfers: a morning round playing the Grasse Country Club. Overlooking the Bay of Cannes, more than 1,800 feet above sea level, this prestigious country club occupies a former 17th century hunting estate. A fascinating course which is sure to please golfers of all levels.
• Afternoon: may we suggest a leisurely stroll to discover the many charms of Mougins.

Third Day

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Golfers: a morning round on the Cannes-Mougins Country Club, home of the Cannes Open and one of the most popular stops on the PGA European Tour, this one is tough with water hazards aplenty. It is one of the most beautiful courses in the region.
• Afternoon: we suggest an excursion to St. Paul de Vence, a classic fortress village which became a popular retreat for painters such as Modigliani and Bonnard in the 1920's. Visit the Colombe d'Or and see the priceless collection of art from Miro, Picasso and Braque. And the Fondation Maeght is one of Europe's finest modern art museums.

Fourth Day

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Take a full day excursion visiting the resort towns of the Riviera including Cannes, Juan Les Pins, Nice and perhaps an extra few hours in Monte Carlo with time to try your luck at the tables of the world's most famous casino.

Fifth Day

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Golfers: a morning round at the La Grande Bastide. One of the best maintained courses in Europe, which has matured into a very challenging test. Wide fairways make it very forgiving in places, but beware of the strategically placed water hazards which can change your scorecard quickly.
• Afternoon: we suggest an excursion to the perfume capital of Grasse which, since the 16th century, has been the center of France's perfume industry.

Sixth Day

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Golfers: play the Esterel Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones masterpiece which never fails to impress. Narrow fairways, the best greens in France and a signature hole, the 15th, that will make even the most seasoned golfer, weak. A must play.
• Take time this afternoon for some last minute shopping in Mougins, and for a very special final night's dinner, we recommend Roger Verge's renowned restaurant, Le Moulin de Mougins.

Seventh Day

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Return you rental car to Nice International Airport for your return flight home with fond memories of this wonderful corner of France.

Price Includes:

• 6 nights accommodation, sharing a superior twin or double room.
• Buffet breakfast each morning.
• Car rental for six days including unlimited mileage.
• 4 rounds of golf as described including green fees and reserved starting times.
• Local taxes and service charges.
• A complete travel kit and sightseeing information.