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Museum · Nice, Provença-Alpes-Costa Azul
Fondation Maeght
Modern art foundation near Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with works by Miró, Giacometti, Chagall and Braque integrated into the building and the garden.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Fondation Maeght
The Fondation Maeght was created by the gallery owners Aimé and Marguerite Maeght and opened in 1964. It was the first private foundation for modern art in France and brings together thousands of works by 20th-century artists they associated with, such as Bonnard, Matisse, Miró, Calder, Léger, Braque, Giacometti and Chagall.
The building, by Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert, was conceived together with the artists. Giacometti's courtyard gathers his elongated sculptures; Miró's labyrinth scatters sculptures and ceramics throughout the garden; the chapel has a stained glass window by Braque; and there is a Chagall mosaic on an external wall.
The galleries host temporary exhibitions that rotate much of the displayed work. For that reason what you see inside varies, but the garden and the permanent outdoor works are always there.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From an hour and a half to two and a half hours.
Best time
In the morning, right at opening, and on good-weather days, because some of the works are outdoors. Check the current exhibitions before you go.
How to get there
It's about a 15-minute walk, uphill, from the center of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. From Nice, take a Lignes d'Azur bus to Saint-Paul and then walk.
Tip
Allow time for Miró's labyrinth in the garden and for the bookshop, known for prints and art editions.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fondation Maeght
Is it worth visiting for someone who doesn't know modern art?
The garden with sculptures by Miró and Giacometti appeals even to those who aren't into art; the building and the scenery are part of the visit.
Can you walk from Saint-Paul-de-Vence?
Yes, it's about a 15-minute uphill walk from the village.
Do the works on display change?
The interior rooms host temporary exhibitions; the works in the garden and the courtyard are permanent.