Musée National Fernand Léger
Fernand Léger has left a lasting impression on the 20th century through the power of his artistic language and his openness to the changes in the world. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, films, theatre sets, tapestries, mosaics, and ceramics make up the only collection in the world that covers the entire career of the painter. Created by architect André Svetchine in the heart of a Mediterranean park, the museum is surrounded by monumental sculptures.
Fernand Léger has left a lasting impression on the 20th century through the power of his artistic language and his openness to the changes in the world. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, films, theatre sets, tapestries, mosaics, and ceramics make up the only collection in the world that covers the entire career of the painter. Created by architect André Svetchine in the heart of a Mediterranean park, the museum is surrounded by monumental sculptures.
Programme
Léger et les Nouveaux Réalismes. Les collections du MAMAC à Biot
The Fernand Léger national Museum and the MAMAC in Nice are celebrating artistic creativity with an exhibition that brings together the joyful, colorful work of Fernand Léger and must-see works from the MAMAC. Thanks to an unprecedented partnership, works by Niki de Saint-Phalle, Arman, Yves Klein, Raymond Hains, Martial Raysse and César come face to face with the plastic innovations of Léger, one of the pioneers of the 20th century avant-garde
Access
Musée National Fernand Léger
Chemin du Val-de-Pôme
06410 Biot
+33 (0)4 92 91 50 30
musee-fernandleger.fr
Every day: 10am - 6pm.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Musée d’histoire et de céramique de Biot : installed in a former hospital, this museum space offers an exceptional collection of jars made in Biot.
• Centre d’art du verre Pierini : sculptures, limited series and monumental pieces in glass.
• Galerie Gabel : gathers works of all sides, of confirmed or emerging artists (ceramists, painters, sculptors, glassmakers, mosaicists...).
PLACES TO STAY
• Les Arcades : restaurant and hotel of 12 rooms, with authentic charm in the heart of the village of Biot.
• La Bastide : rooms in a flowery and intimate atmosphere to enjoy a relaxing moment.
PLACES TO EAT
• Les Terraillers : elegant restaurant with Provencal specialties.
• Les Verriers : restaurant in a green setting, nestled at the foot of the medieval village of Biot.
• L'Auberge Crêperie du Vieux Village : friendly place offering pancakes and crepes.
• Café de la Poste : tasty Mediterranean cuisine in an authentic setting. From 13.50 euros for lunch.
