Lou Messugo sunny gite with pool & garden Côte d'Azur

Every time I travel to the Nice area, I try to stay at Lou Messugo. Not only is it conveniently located near the airport, and close to the major sightseeing and hiking sites in the area, it is also the perfect place to feel at home on the Côte d’Azur.
The gîte itself is extremely comfortable, well appointed and cosy. Having your own private terrace while being able to use the large swimming pool is a real treat. The garden is lovely and the area is remarkably peaceful.
Over the years, I have noticed that the gîte is always impeccably maintained, spotless, with appliances regularly replaced.
I have stayed at Lou Messugo while attending the Cannes Film Festival, and it was great choice as I was able to combine film screenings and professional meetings with some sightseeing and experiences of the genuine provençal way of life.
The owner bend themselves backwards to make sure your stay is memorable. Phoebe in particular always has great tips to share about the area, which she knows like the back of her hand. No wonder she has so many regulars.
Lou Messugo is both charming and a very sensible place to stay, a truly special place which I warmly recommend to anyone who wants to make the most of their trip to the South of France, all year round.

We stayed at Lou Messugo for just under 2 weeks and it was perfect. The gite is beautifully kept and has just the right facilities for 2 people and for a small family. We spent plenty of time on the sunny patio relaxing or having a barbeque and a glass of wine. The location is fantastic; Roquefort Les Pins in less than 15 minutes walk down the road with a good supermarket and restaurants; the Chez Honore boulangerie is particularly good. Lots of other bars too, which are all great quality. And it is so easy to get around using public transport; the 650 bus goes to Nice in 40 minutes and past the Cagnes Sur Mer rail station in 20 minutes, giving access all the way along the coast. Finally, the owners Phoebe and Jeff are brilliant! Fonts of knowledge and advice they are simply superb hosts. Any visitor to Lou Messugo will not be disappointed!

Oh, and the wildlife that comes into the garden is amazing!

We spent a wonderful few days in Lou Messugo and found Phoebe to be an exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful host. The flat is spacious, bright and sunny with nice touches, such as local art and a good selection of books. You notice the attention to environmental issues without all plastics in containers, plugs for electric cars and re-usable shopping bags.
We may have been this year’s last guests to venture into the pool, but it was actually fine despite the late date! The weather in October in the South of France is amazing. We really enjoyed waking up and having our coffee outside with a view of the beautiful garden, very green and luscious after the rains that handily were over when we arrived!
The location is perfect – we made wonderful trips to the scenic mountain villages, dined at many nice places in the surrounding towns and visited the market and the beach in Antibes! We give our highest recommendations!

Lou Messugo is a gem not to be missed!

A wonderful place to stay and a great position for exploring the French Riviera and mountain villages. We had an actioned packed holiday but were able to relax and feel at home when we returned each day to Lou Messugo. We highly recommend this accommodation and area.
Thank you Phoebe and Jeff for making us so welcome.

It's more like a hotel than an apartment - separate entrance, private car parking, discreet intrusive owners. Phoebe was really helpful pointing us to local walks and shops. The village is big enough to have two bakeries and a supermarket. The bus takes you to Nice and Grasse for 1.5 € and the mountains and sea are a short car drive. A great place to stay in the winter.

We stayed at Lou Messugo on a recent trip to the South of France and have only good things to say. The apartment is bright and sunny, with a lot of thoughtful touches that made our stay super easy and comfortable, including EV charging outside the front door. The kitchen is so well-equipped with everything you need to make a cup of tea and breakfast (BYO baguettes and croissants from the local boulangerie). Lots of room for us, travelling as a couple. We enjoyed sitting out on the sunny terrace when we got back from a day's sightseeing. The gîte is well-located within easy driving distance of so many lovely hill towns as well as all the beach towns of the Côte d'Azur. And the host, Phoebe is English (among other nationalities!) and a treasure trove of local information. Highly recommend.