Park · Edge of the Parc de la Valmasque
Photo: Ville de Mougins
Étang de Fontmerle
A five-hectare natural pond holding Europe's largest lotus colony, ringed by Florida bald cypresses whose 'knee' roots poke out of the ground – a short, flat stroll for small legs.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Edge of the Parc de la Valmasque, Mougins |
| Address | Promenade de l'Étang, 06250 Mougins |
| Season and hours | Open every day, all year (2026). Lotuses flower July to mid-September. Dog park: 1 April–31 October 07:00–20:00, 1 November–31 March 08:00–18:00. |
| Getting there | About 10 min by car from Le Cannet |
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Checked on cotedazurfrance.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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