Le Mas Candille

Le Mas Candille is an exceptionally individual hotel that offers a sense of informal luxury, exclusive tranquility and classic elegance.

Imaginatively transformed from its origins as an 18th century 'Mas' or farmhouse, this luxurious hotel and spa is set within 40,000 square meters of terraced Provencal parkland, surrounded by mature cypress trees and old olive groves, with mesmerizing views across the valley to the pre-alps.

The original building at Le Mas Candille was an 18th century Provencal farmhouse, surrounded by mature cypress trees and set within a terraced landscape of former olive groves. Most of the old olive trees remain as a reminder of past times. The main house has been fully refurbished, and furnished with genuine antiques to create an authentic period appeal. Few hotels in the world have been so lovingly restored and sympathetically developed. Le Mas Candille has a unique history, beautifully preserved.

18th century...the farm and the Republic! On the sloping hills of the medieval village of Mougins, which formerly belonged to the Abbey of Levens and some of which dates back to the Roman period, was built, in 1710, the first farm. In time, this farm was to become the hotel "Le Mas Candille" but back then, it consisted of a house and a building with a wine press (this is now the "Salle du Mas"). Life was simple and farming activity concentrated on the production of oil and fruit from the 100 olive trees, and wine and grapes from the vineyard, which boasted 305 metres/1000 feet of vines!

During the French Revolution the farm took the name of "Candille", or "Candillou" - the provencal word for "candle" - after its largest cypress tree, which was actually the biggest in the village and visible from Cannes. As such, it became a landmark for the first Republicans who used to meet at the farm under the aegis of "the candle of freedom".

19th century...the farm and Napoleon! On 2nd March 1815, the Emperor Napoleon was on his way back from Elba Island with a troop of 100 of his famous elite soldiers, the "grognards". As they left Cannes, heading for Paris, the Colonel Chabert gave the order to halt in Mougins. The soldiers and the Emperor rested on the Candille land ... the peaceful serenity of the site was already weaving its own special magic!

20th century...the farm and the hotels! As the centuries went by, the farm continued with its olive and vineyard production until the 1960s when the farmhouse underwent its first metamorphosis into a hotel and took the name - by which it is still known today - Le Mas Candille.

Le Mas Candille hotel is located in the medieval village of Mougins, a mere 7 kilometers from Cannes, on the popular Cote d'Azur. The geographic situation of Le Mas Candille and its spa makes it the perfect hotel location for guests wishing to enjoy Cannes and the French Riviera from a more peaceful vantage point.

Distances:

• Nice Cote D'Azur international airport: 25 kilometres
• Cannes railway station: 7 kilometres
• Sophia Antipolis: 5 kilometres

Le Mas Candille has 40 rooms, including 39 double rooms and one suite. Two of the double rooms are equipped to suit the needs of guests with disability.

Rooms in the original Mas Candille have an average size of 25 square metres, whilst other rooms are on average 38 square metres. Each room has a separate bathroom and 31 have private balconies or terraces looking out onto the Pre-Alpes or up towards the historic village of Mougins.

Each guest room is an individual, classically styled creation, using flair and imagination to produce an interior design of sublime luxury, sympathetic to the history of the Le Mas Candille and its Provencal heritage, yet with a clever tilt towards the contemporary.

Original antiques, opulent fabrics and rich soft furnishings co-exist happily alongside the latest high technology communication and entertainment systems, so that guests can enjoy period trappings, without being trapped by the past.

All rooms & suites are equipped with:

• Voicemail
• Hair dryer
• Bathrobes
• Mini bar
• Air conditioning
• In-room safe
• Remote control TV
• Modem connection
• DVD and CD player
• Two direct dial telephone lines
• News, movies and sports channels
• Fax / scanner / copier (La Bastide only)

Optional in-room services

• CD library
• Video games
• Video player
• Internet access
• Full valet service
• Unpacking service
• DVD film library
• Laptop computer

Le Mas Candille's air of relaxed informality, ultimate comfort and scrupulous attention to detail, where nothing lacks or is too much trouble, provide the ideal environment for leisure, pleasure and business.

• Laundry service
• Valet parking
• Concierge service
• Multi-lingual staff
• 24-hour room service
• Optional butler service
• Facilities for the disabled
• Business support services
• High priority for guest privacy
• Two meeting rooms / boardrooms
• Effortless registration and check-out

Leisure Facilities:

• Shiseido Spa (relaxing, rejuvenating beauty treatments)
• Two pools

• Restaurant Candille offers a genuine gastronomic experience to delight the connoisseur and satisfy appetites of every persuasion. Guests can dine al fresco beneath the dappled shade of the orangery, while enjoying the stunning vista of Grasse and the Pre-Alpes or within the sumptuous surroundings of the main dining room, where the artistic flair of the room is matched equally by the creative flair of the cooking. Cuisine: Gastronomic. Dress code: Smart casual attire suggested.
• The poolside Restaurant La Pergola is situated beside the main pool and offers a selection of high quality, lovingly prepared food throughout the day, including breakfast for hotel guests during the season. The relaxed, poolside, eating environment reflects the light and informal way of life of the region. Cuisine: Grill food, fish, shellfish, salads, light snacks and full bar service. Dress code: Casual attire or bathing suit, footwear recommended.
• The Bar du Mas is situated to the rear of the hotel with views towards Grasse and the Pre-Alpes. Guests can relax in the lounge or on the large terrace and enjoy the open freedom of Le Mas Candille. Dress code: Casual attire, footwear preferred.