Centre de la photographie de Mougins
Municipal photography center in Mougins, housed in the village’s former presbytery, with exhibitions and the André Villers collection.
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About the museum
From 1986 to 2019, the City of Mougins carried out its photography projects at the Musée de la photographie André Villers, which now serves as the administrative headquarters of the Centre de la photographie. From 2013 to 2018, the museum notably presented the winners of the HSBC Photography Prize.
At the end of 2018, the firm Griesmar Architectes, working with Atelier Gabrielli Architecture and Anthony Hamon (HA agency), was selected to convert the village’s former presbytery into a photography center. The jury chose a project that respected the traditional architecture. The City called on François Cheval to support the design team, then appointed him artistic director in 2020, the year the renovation work was documented.
The building offers about 330 m² of usable space across three levels, with a reception area, exhibition spaces and meeting rooms. Other sites in the village house the administration, storage, an artist residence, educational workshops and a documentation center.
The André Villers collection (1930–2016) includes more than 300 works, among them portraits of Picasso and his contemporaries. Other photographers are represented, including Lucien Clergue, David Douglas Duncan, Edward Quinn and Jacques-Henri Lartigue. The Centre is a municipal service of the City of Mougins.
Highlights
- Photography exhibitions in the village’s former presbytery
- André Villers collection with portraits of Picasso and his contemporaries
- Free flash tour included with admission, Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Artist residency and image-education programs
- Museum shop with photo books, games and creative objects
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Ville de Mougins
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3Students, on presentation of proof. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for children under 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free for companions of people with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | €3Free admission for students of the Région Sud. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4 per personPrice per person for adult groups of 10 or more. |
| Combined ticket with the Centre d’art de Mougins (full price) | €8Valid for one day. |
| Combined ticket with the Centre d’art de Mougins (reduced rate) | €4For students from outside the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region; valid for one day. |
| Guided tour (per person) | €10No minimum number of participants, subject to the availability of a mediator; booking by phone. |
Free admission: The first Sunday of every month.
Admission is also free for job seekers, teachers, journalists, tour guides and other categories listed on the Centre’s website. School groups visit free of charge Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, by written reservation.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with folding seats available. Access is via an elevator from the Résidents car park, near the Hubac 1 car park. Accessibility was audited by Picto Access.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Visits for young audiences (for example, “La photographie : dessiner avec la lumière”) and storytelling visits, as well as image-education workshops for schools and leisure centers, at the Centre or in schools. Booking through the public programs department.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Mougins Village
Palm Bus lines R5, 26 and 28, Mougins Village stop.
By car
Free parking
Free car parks Moulin de la Croix (45 spaces) and Hubac 1-2-3 (219 spaces). Motorcycles and bicycles: Post Office car park.
By car: motorway, exit 42. The village of Mougins is pedestrian-only.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Lockers
Shop offering photo books, games, cyanotype kits and other creative items. Only small bags are admitted; a cloakroom is available for €1.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is allowed without flash or tripod. |
| Good to know | Drop-in flash tours without booking on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 15:00, included in the admission ticket. Group visits by phone reservation only. Food, drinks, animals and tobacco are prohibited inside. |
