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Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence

Top French contemporary and modern art museum

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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.

The gallery was created by Aime and Margueritte Maeght, who donated their personal art collection of around 9,000 items. It was opened in 1964 by André Malraux.

Catalan architect Josep Lluis Sert designed the buildings and spaces and many of the more famous artist's works were incorporated into the building and garden structure: the Giacometti courtyard, one of the world’s most famous “in-situ” works, the Miró labyrinth filled with sculptures and ceramics, the mural mosaics of Chagall and Tal Coat, Braque's pool and stained glass window, the Bury fountain. The complex blends interior and exterior space with the sculpture garden, courtyards, terraces and patios, showrooms, chapel, library and bookstore.

Paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics and graphic works of art all feature by notables such as Chagall, Giacometti, Leger, Braque, Kandinsky, Calder and Miro. Contemporary artists such as Adami, Kelly, Kuroda and Monony are also featured.

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When to come

Open every day from 10:00 to 19:00 from July to September. From October to June they close at 18:00.

How to get passes

Tickets can be purchased at the museum. They cost 15€ for adults, 10€ for groups of more than 10 people, children 10 to 18 years of age, students, unemployed, press and tour guides. Free for children under 10 and the disabled. There is also a 5€ photography and filming fee.

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