Antibes Picasso Museum

Picasso in Antibes

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) arrived in Antibes on the French Riviera in September 1946. Picasso painted three months in the 12th century Castle at the invitation of Romuald Dor de la Souchere.

Picasso produced famous works in Antibes including "La joie de vivre". In 1947, Picasso moved to Vallauris near Antibes. Picasso stayed on the French Riviera until his death in 1973.

Picasso Museum Antibes is housed in Grimaldi Castle
Picasso Museum Antibes is housed in Grimaldi Castle
Antibes Picasso Museum
Antibes Picasso Museum

Picasso Museum - Antibes

Pablo Picasso gave 23 paintings and 44 drawings to what is now the Antibes Picasso Museum, one of the best Picasso Museums in the world.

The Picasso paintings are the heart of the Picasso Museum. They are complemented with works by Nicolas de Stael and Hans Hartung among other great 20th century artists. The Picasso Museum lovely setting and collections are a must.

Joie de vivre - Antibes Picasso Museum
Joie de vivre - Antibes Picasso Museum

Visit Picasso Museum in Antibes

Musee Picasso
Chateau Grimaldi
Place Mariejol 06600 Antibes France
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 90 54 20
Web site

Open everyday except Mondays. Closed January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, December 25th. September 16th to June 14th: 10 to 12am, 2 to 6pm. June 15th to September 15th: 10am to 6pm

Stay in Antibes

Antibes is a famous seaside resort of the French Riviera. See the Picasso Museum, the old Antibes village with its morning market and Cap d'Antibes.

Close to Cannes, Nice and other French Riviera sights, Antibes is a great destination for a week-end or a week. Fly Air France or Easyjet to Nice.


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