1. Maeght Fondation Museum, St-Paul de Vence
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.