To dine here is to immerse yourself in a living cultural ecosystem, shaped by centuries of history and by the tutelary presence of Picasso, who spent the last twelve years of his life just a few steps away. The Provençal Mediterranean cuisine served by our chef naturally extends this sensory experience: every plate is an invitation to creation, every meal a way of rooting yourself in this unique place of art and gastronomy on the Côte d'Azur.
— Art and the restaurant
l'Amandier, an art restaurant in the heart of the old village of Mougins.
In Mougins, every alleyway tells a story. l'Amandier's is one of the most singular: set in a historic building in the old village, this gourmet restaurant in the old village of Mougins is a living space where art, architecture and gastronomy are in constant dialogue.
A historic building reinvented
as a work of art in its own right.
Some places carry within them a memory felt the moment you cross the threshold. l'Amandier is one of them. The building, nestled in the old village of Mougins, crossed the centuries before being renovated in the 1970s by Roger Vergé, the doubly Michelin-starred chef who made it a landmark address on the Côte d'Azur. Five years ago, a complete renovation was undertaken to entirely rethink the interior, with a clear ambition: to preserve the soul of the place while creating a contemporary setting where art takes centre stage. The volumes have been reworked, the materials carefully chosen, the light designed to highlight every detail. The result is a space where architectural history converses with a modern artistic sensibility, without rupture or artifice. Every corner of the restaurant invites you to look, to feel, to pause.
The mill, architectural heart of the restaurant
At the centre of l'Amandier stands an indoor mill, a centrepiece and silent witness to the agricultural and artisanal history of Mougins. In the past, the village lived to the rhythm of jasmine picking and Provençal crops; this mill is its most tangible imprint. Far from being a mere decorative curiosity, it structures the space and creates an atmosphere found nowhere else: between past and present, between the roughness of stone and the softness of a set table. Its presence is a reminder that l'Amandier is not a restaurant built from scratch, but a place that has grown with its territory.
A renovation conceived as an artistic staging
The renovation carried out five years ago did not seek to erase the marks of time, but to sublimate them. Every decorative choice was guided by an intention: to make the space a setting where the selected works and objects resonate with the architecture. Natural materials, warm tones and the meticulous selection of the pieces on display create an atmosphere that is both enveloping and stimulating. Dining at l'Amandier engages all the senses: the eye lingers on a work, the ear catches the murmur of guests, the palate awakens. It is this coherence between the place and the table that makes every visit a complete sensory experience, far beyond a simple meal.
The Salon Picasso:
dining in the legacy of a genius.
There are spaces that carry a name like a promise. l'Amandier's Salon Picasso is one of them. Available for private hire for 27 to 30 covers, this space pays tribute to Pablo Picasso and the unbreakable bond that united him with Mougins. In 1961, the painter settled in Notre-Dame-de-Vie, on the edge of the village, to spend the last twelve years of his life there. His presence profoundly transformed Mougins: the former farming village, specialising in jasmine picking, became a renowned artistic destination on the Côte d'Azur. As early as 1936, Picasso had already settled there, drawing in his wake Paul Éluard, Jean Cocteau and Man Ray, forming a circle of artists and intellectuals that would lastingly shape the village's identity.
The lounge pays tribute to this legacy in all its diversity: cubism, sculptures, ceramics, inspired by the master's loves, celebrations and studio. The atmosphere is at once intimate and steeped in history, ideal for a private dinner or a memorable evening. For those wishing to privatise a space for a reception in Mougins, the Salon Picasso offers an artistic setting without equal in the region.
Mougins and the FAMM: a village entirely turned towards art
l'Amandier does not shine alone. It is part of a village, Mougins, that has made art its deep identity. This cultural dimension gained new momentum in June 2024 with the inauguration of the FAMM, the Museum of Women Artists of Mougins. The first private European museum whose permanent collection consists entirely of works by women artists, and the second in the world in this category, the FAMM unveils around a hundred works created by nearly 90 artists from around the world. The collection spans the great artistic movements, from Impressionism to contemporary art: Berthe Morisot, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Marina Abramović and Niki de Saint-Phalle are among the names represented.
The link between l'Amandier and the FAMM is natural: two complementary addresses, two ways of inhabiting Mougins for a day. Our guests from Cannes, the Alpes-Maritimes or the Var happily combine a museum visit with lunch or dinner with us, for a complete cultural and gastronomic immersion in this extraordinary artistic village.
Creative Provençal cuisine that extends the artistic experience
Art does not stop at the walls. At l'Amandier, the cuisine is itself a form of creation. Our chef renews his menu several times a year, with the seasons and the deliveries, so that every visit reveals new flavours. The daily blackboard reflects this living cuisine: it changes according to the market produce, the inspiration of the day, and what the Provençal terroir has to offer at its best. The wine cellar, with over 300 references, extends this quest for sensory excellence and allows each dish to be paired with precision.
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Art at
l'Amandier.
l'Amandier brings together several artistic dimensions rarely found in one place. The historic building, renovated with a strong decorative intent, houses an authentic indoor mill and a lounge entirely dedicated to Picasso's legacy. The selection of works and objects in the space has been designed to create a coherent atmosphere, between history and contemporary creation. To this is added the restaurant's roots in the cultural ecosystem of Mougins, an artistic village on the Côte d'Azur, and its link with the FAMM, inaugurated in 2024.
The Salon Picasso is a private space for 27 to 30 covers, designed entirely as a tribute to Pablo Picasso and his connection to Mougins. Its decor draws on the painter's work and life: cubism, sculptures and ceramics evoke the world of Notre-Dame-de-Vie, where he lived from 1961 until his death. The space can be booked for private dinners, corporate evenings or any event seeking an artistic and intimate setting.
Absolutely, and we warmly encourage it. The FAMM and l'Amandier are two complementary addresses in the heart of Mougins. Lunch with us before discovering the museum's collection, or end an afternoon at the FAMM with dinner at l'Amandier: the two options make for an ideal cultural and gastronomic day in this artistic village of the Alpes-Maritimes.
Yes, l'Amandier is equipped with an accessibility lift that allows all our visitors to fully enjoy the venue and its artistic atmosphere, whatever their level of mobility. Accessibility is an integral part of our welcome.
The Salon Picasso, with its capacity of 27 to 30 covers, is the prime space for private dinners in a unique artistic setting. For larger events, l'Amandier can accommodate up to 120 seated covers or 250 people in cocktail mode, offering complete flexibility for receptions, weddings or corporate evenings in a venue of exceptional character.