I collected the key for my self-catering apartment in the main building, dumped my luggage and headed to the restaurant La Table du Lac on the ground floor. The menu is seasonal, diverse and delicious and the starter was substantial enough for a main meal. The friendly staff speak English, Thibaud the barman was great, he remembered what I like to drink on my second night, something that always impresses me when someone does that. Server Lissiane couldn't have been nicer, she remembered my name and made me feel at home, something I really appreciate as a solo traveller.
For anyone coming here for a rest and healthy eating it's the perfect option.
There’s a little on-site shop where you can buy freshly baked croissants and basic supplies. There are towns with markets and shops within walking distance, but for me the lure of the daily covered market at Cannes was irresistible.
Mimozas Resort is not a dressy resort, it's a place to chill. Families, couples, groups and solo travellers fall in love with this place and return again and again.
You can book an apartment in the main building like me, or in the landscaped grounds where there are cottages and apartments.
The gorgeous gardens and lake give Mimozas Resort the feel of a private estate, spotless and very Provençal in style. There are walkways lined with herbs and rose arbours, the scent of rosemary and thyme even in winter are heady. You'll find benches to sit on dotted around, places to sit and chill and watch the wild birds that flock here thanks to the lakes.
Though it's big, it never feels crowded or like a holiday camp as it's spread over several acres and the layout is well designed so that you don't feel on top of each other.
There are little waterfalls and canals that run through the resort keeping it cool when the sun is out and don't worry about mosquitoes, they don't have them here.
And if I tell you that the famous Michelin company hold their annual conference here you'll get just how special this place is as the gastronomic guidebook giant is hardly likely to go somewhere that's not special.
The aim of the resort is to make you feel at home, they’re very customer service oriented and not remotely stuffy.