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Visit website Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Mougins

Mougins Museum of Classical Art

Diverse antiquities collection, including ancient arms, paintings and sculpture

Location
Mougins

In the heart of the old village of Mougins, discover how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art. 

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Visit website Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Perfume museum in one of the oldest parfumerie's in Grasse

Location
Grasse

This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.

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Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum) Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum), Mougins

Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum)

Free museum showing the history of photography in the area

Location
Mougins

Right in the centre of the old town of Mougins is an interesting photography museum. On display are various antique cameras plus old photography equipment, and a large collection of portraits of Pablo Picasso. 

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Mercantour National Park

Discover nature just an hour north of Nice

The Mercantour National Park is composed of six valleys, with peaks reaching over 3000 metres, glacial lakes, plenty of wild animals and flora unique to Europe.

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Musee d'Histoire et d'Archeologie (History & Archaeology Museum)

Museum showcasing the history of Antibes through the ages

Take a look into the ancient past of Antibes which includes some artefacts from the Greek occupation when the town was known as Antipolis.

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Musee Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire, Villeneuve Loubet

Museum of Culinary Art in this historic town

This museum was set up by outstanding chef Auguste Escoffier who worked as head chef at the Savoy in London. He founded this museum which is dedicated to culinary art.

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Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)

National museum in honour of Picasso in a beautiful medieval castle

The Picasso museum is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi in the centre of the town of Vallauris. The chateau was built over a Roman fort in the 16th century.

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Visit website Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux

Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux

Contemporary art gallery with varied exhibitions, workshops & events

Location
Mougins

To the south west of Valbonne you'll find a centre for contemporary art known as Espace de l'Art Concret.

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Chateau Museum Grimaldi, Cagnes sur Mer

A palatial art museum and historic monument in its own right

Chateau Grimaldi may take you somewhat by surprise if you are expecting the usual historical museum experience - it also holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art and isn’t afraid of displaying bizarre and sometimes challenging installations. The artworks are incongruous in such a traditional context and the collection changes regularly, so you never know quite what you’re going to get when you visit!

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Visit website Abbaye de Lerins (Lerins Abbey) Monastery, Ile Sainte-Honorat

Abbaye de Lerins Monastery (Lerins Abbey), Ile Saint-Honorat

Visit this charming 5th century abbey which is still a working monastery

Location
Cannes

Located on the island of Saint Honorat, the abbey is still occupied by monks. It's possible to receive a guided tour and re-charge your spiritual batteries.

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Absinthe Museum Absinthe Museum

Absinthe Museum

The infamous green drink known as the 'Green Fairy'

Absinthe has been made in Antibes for a long time. It is possible to visit the Absinthe Museum to see how this incredibly potent green spirit is made.

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Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence

Top French contemporary and modern art museum

Location
Vence

Just outside Saint-Paul de Vence lies one of France's most famous modern and contemporary art museums. Surrounded by pleasant gardens, this is a nice place to spend your afternoon.

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Visit website Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Guided tours & perfume workshops

Location
Grasse

Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.

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Visit website Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Fernand Léger

Location
Biot

A few months before his death in 1955, artist Fernand Léger acquired a farmhouse at the foot of the village of Biot. It was here that his widow Nadia Leger, decided to create a museum to honour him and showcase his life's work.

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Espace Mer et Littoral (Graillon Tower), Cap d'Antibes

Maritime museum located in an old fort

Location
Antibes

This museum is located in the Graillon Tower on the tip of the Cap d'Antibes. It boasts panoramic views from its large terrace.

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Musee de la Carte Postale

The Postcard Museum exhibits a permanent collection of thousands of postcards

From all period and all countries, this museum has a wonderful collection that showcases the history of the postcard.

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Visit website Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

A museum of underwater archeology and land plus Iron Mask prison cell

Location
Cannes

Situated within the Royal Fort on Ile Sainte-Marguerite in the Bay of Cannes, this museum is a place not only of learning but also of rich history.

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Reserve des Mont d'Azur Reserve des Mont d'Azur

Reserve des Mont d'Azur

Safari park where animals live in their natural habitat

Come and see bison, deer, horses, boars and hawks roaming on 700 hectares of land, just one hour from the French Riviera

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