We loved visiting Musee Renoir and enjoyed our time here on our trip. Will try to add some pics…read morelater but will try to come again to enjoy the beautiful paintings.

Seeing the final home of Renoir and imagining him taking inspiration from these surroundings to…read morecontinue painting was inspiring in itself We learned that Mrs Renoir purchased the property after learning someone was trying to take it to cut down all the old growth olive trees to make napkin rings. Being so appalled she bought the grounds and the rest is history. Those same trees still stand today and they are magnificent There were also lots of orange trees, a lovely garden, original Renoir paintings within the house, family photos, and a nice film featuring Jean Renoir talking about growing up on the estate, and a few with Renoir himself painting in his wheelchair and surrounded by friends. Doing what you love for your whole life is definitely something to which we should all aspire Be sure to stop by!

Stunning physical space - smaller collection inside but the Miro Labyrinth outside is divine!…read moreSmall chapel also on site .. high in the hills outside of Nice . Easy free parking - highly recommend

There are so many hidden little gems in this village. All the little studios are worth popping in…read more Great art, excellent restaurants and interesting people. A must-see experience. Watching the old guys play bocce ball was a highlight.

While the museum scene is thriving around Nice, and there are some respectable pieces on display…read morehere, this particular museum is direly in need of maintenance! When I visited in January 2024 water was dripping from the ceiling. To catch the rainwater, about a dozen buckets were placed around the first floor greenhoused area (looked like a workshop presentation area with chairs and long tables). The ceilings of multiple rooms on the ground floor were peeling large sections of paint. It made me wonder if these conditions were ideal for the various art mediums on display. I hope they can make some repairs soon! The museum itself isn't very big, walking in there's a main staircase directly to the right after the ticket counter. This leads to the second floor landing with one of the iterations of Rodin's "The Kiss" placed prominently on display. There are a handful of rooms on the second floor and the same on the first, ranging from small to large scale paintings and some sculpture. Easy to go thru in about an hour. Bathrooms are available. Tickets are €10 though you can purchase a museum pass for €15 which grants access to 10 municipal museums in Nice over 4 days. (Local Nice residents can pick up this pass for free with ID and proof of residency.) Guided tour in English is available at 3pm on Saturdays by reservation only for a €6.20 surcharge on top of ticket price.

Worth a visit if you are in Nice; it's not too crowded during the week, and the art and…read morearchitecture is beautiful. Just be prepared for a lack of air conditioning (something which is unfortunately very common across Europe right now, likely due to the cost of electricity)

From the owner: De Grimaldi à Cocteau De la cour crénelée du château (1310), la vue est splendide. Et si la façade…read moreest un peu austère, la cour et les galeries intérieures sont délicates et abritent deux musées : celui de l'Olivier et celui d'Art moderne méditerranéen (Chagall, Dufy, Cocteau, ...). A noter : l'exposition permanente qui retrace l'histoire du château.

Avoid this crummy museum! The security guards are disrespectful to visitors. The guards search…read moreall over your clothing several times over with metal detectors . Belt buckles, pens, and wristwatches will excite the arrogant security guards who will then feel all over your body! There are long lines to enter the museum. The tickets are too expensive. I was charged to get in, but I noticed that some people have posted that the museum is free. I may have been scammed by the employees. Crummy Service. Awful Value for the expensive tickets. Please avoid the Musée Masséna!

Not only is the view from the outside of the house or looking at the beach across the street…read moreamazing, the inside is so cool too. And just so you know, the art work sucks, sorry! Not my style, I was hoping for more fake furniture styled in how the family once styled it and there is some, but that some is small lol. It is only downstairs too. BUT this place is free so just go. That is if you are like me, and like to go see architecture, you will love it, so I stuck it out and did all floors. You can snap photos of anything you like as well, unlike half and half of Euopean museums where you are not sure if you can take photos, but here you can! I went when it was closed but the locals all play around the roundabout and have conversations on the benches provided. The entrey is in the back of the house so enter the side area, FACING the house, on the left.

So much fun! On display are dazzling works of candied art - even an almost 100 year old (oldest…read moreexisting example of its kind) train made of sugar. Kids need to be well behaved, no brats allowed!

From the owner: Léger de Biot Ce musée, d'architecture sobre et originale - monumentale mosaïque-céramique en…read morefaçade - a été offert à l'Etat en 1969 par Nadia Léger et Georges Bauquier. Sa collection est présentée chronologiquement de 1905 à 1955. Quatre grands pans de visite : une partie essentiellement biographique, l'évolution du peintre au travers d'oeuvres significatives, des aspects plus méconnus du travail de l'artiste - tapisserie, verrerie, céramique -, enfin, une exposition temporaire (selon programmation). Sans oublier les sculptures du jardin.

This is a beautiful and gorgeous museum in Nice with free admission. Located by the airport, this…read moremuseum is not to be missed. The space is really well designed and just by itself it gives you a really relaxed "zen" oriental feeling. The expositions here are rotating so check ahead on what's being offered but they are all of great quality. You can also participate in a traditional tea ceremony for 10 euros, you have to make a reservation for that. For a free admission you have nothing to lose and you will be amazed by the atmosphere and quality of displays.

From the owner: Diamant Blanc sur Côte d'Azur Chef d'oeuvre de marbre blanc imaginé par l'architecte japonais Kenzo…read moreTangé, le musée est aménagé sur un lac artificiel. Le bâtiment, construit à partir de formes symbolique en Asie (le carré pour la terre et le rond pour le ciel), s'articule autour de 4 espaces présentant des oeuvres remarquables des civilisations chinoise, japonaise, cambodgienne, indienne, coréenne, etc. Les collections ont été récemment acquises ou confiées par les plus grandes collections privées et publiques, et s'enrichissent en permanence grâce à une volonté affirmée du Conseil Général. Objets anciens, modernes, précieux ou artisanaux aux matières, formes et couleurs spécifiques, tous permettent d'appréhender l'essence même de ces civilisations par une approche sensible et spirituelle des lieux et des oeuvres. L'entrée est aujourd'hui gratuite.

From the owner: Retraite de peintre Atteint de rhumatismes, Renoir vint s'installer aux Collettes et y passa les 12…read moredernières années de sa vie. La ville acquis sa demeure en 1960 et y reconstitua le temps de Renoir : chaque pièce est là qui vit encore, dont bien sûr l'atelier à l'étage. Une visite touchante, rehaussée par le jardin aux oliviers centenaires, ainsi que dix toiles originales mais aussi quatorze sculptures, les seules que Renoir, handicapé, ait réalisées sans aucune aide.