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Museum / Gallery Sights in Antibes

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Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Mougins

Mougins Museum of Classical Art

Located in
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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La Verrerie de Biot

La Verrerie de Biot

Located in
Biot

The glass tradition in Provence dates back thousands of years, but it has has been a major industry in Biot since the 1950s.

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Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux

Espace de l'Art Concret, Mouans-Sartoux

Located in
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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Fondation Maeght

Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence

Located in
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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Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger, near Biot

Located in
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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Musee Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire

Musee Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire, Villeneuve Loubet

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

Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)

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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a large stone house housing a museum

Musee Renoir, Cagnes sur Mer

The world-famous painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir lived at La Ferme des Collettes with his family from 1907 until his death in 1919. Renoir moved to Cagnes-Sur-Mer in the hopes that the warm climate would improve his arthritis, which eventually confined him to a wheelchair. The house in which he spent the last 12 years of his life is set in a beautiful estate full of citrus and olive trees, looking out along the coastline all the way to way to the Cap d’Antibes.

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Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Located in
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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Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Located in
Grasse

With items from prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from as early as the 17th century, all the way up to the first half of the 20th century.

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interior of the postcard museum in Antibes

Musee de la Carte Postale

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

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Musee d'Histoire et d'Archeologie exterior brick wall and door

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

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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A small town sits on top of a hill surrounded by trees

Chateau Museum Grimaldi, Cagnes sur Mer

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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Absinthe Museum

Absinthe Museum

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.

The top of the light house above Anitbes

Le Phare de la Garoupe

Located in
Antibes

A charming little place, lost amid maritime pines, sheltering an old chapel and the lighthouse.

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Espace Mer et Littoral (Graillon Tower)

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

Located in
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 Photographie (Photography Museum), Mougins

Musee de la Photographie (Photography Museum)

Located in
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. 

Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Located in
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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