Museums
The French Riviera has some of the best art museums in France: Matisse and Chagall in Nice, Picasso in Antibes, Fernand Léger in Biot and the Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul de Vence, plus the Oceanographic Museum and the Prince’s car collection in Monaco and the gardens of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Below are our guides to each of them, with opening hours, tickets and tips for your visit.
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French Riviera attractionsFondation Maeght
Fondation Maeght is a private museum of modern and contemporary art located in Saint-Paul de Vence. It’s an interesting place.
French Riviera attractionsThe Fernand Léger Museum in Biot
In the Fernard Léger Museum in Biot you can find wonderful and colorful works by the artist and his friends, as well as a nice garden.
French Riviera attractionsThe car collection of the Prince of Monaco
A hundred cars can be seen under one roof here in Monaco. However, this is not a museum, but the private car collection of the Prince of Monaco!
French Riviera attractionsArchaeological museum of Nice
The archaeological museum of Nice is located in the Cimiez district, nearby other sights that are worth seeing. French Riviera guide.
French Riviera attractionsMuseum of Naive Art in Nice
The Museum of Naive Art in Nice collects the art of artists who can be considered amateurs. But do not be fooled, because the works presented here are very…
French Riviera attractionsMuseum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice is considered to be one of the most interesting museums in Nice.
French Riviera attractionsMassena Museum in Nice
The Massena Museum is located right next to the famous Negresco hotel in Nice. You can find there some valuable memorabilia of Napoleon Bonaparte.
French Riviera attractionsLascaris Palace
The Lascaris Palace in the Old Town of Nice does not stand out, but it’s worth seeing what treasures are hidden inside.
French Riviera attractionsMuseum of Fine Arts in Nice
The Museum of Fine Arts in Nice exhibits mainly paintings by the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists as well as sculptures and ceramics.
French Riviera attractionsThe Matisse Museum in Nice
The collection of works gathered at the Matisse Museum in Nice belongs to the largest in the world. Check what to see in this museum!
French Riviera attractionsThe Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum is not only about a large aquarium with beautiful fish. What to do and what to see here? Check out this free travel guide!
French Riviera attractionsPicasso Museum in Antibes
The Picasso Museum in Antibes is housed in Grimaldi Castle, which was inhabited by the artist during 1946. Today, you can admire Picasso’s works that were…