Located on the hill of Cimiez in Nice, the Marc Chagall national Museum, created during the artist's lifetime, houses the masterly cycle of the Biblical Message. It bears witness to the great diversity of Chagall's artistic practices. Paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, but also stained glass, tapestry and mosaics, constitute a unique body of work in which technical virtuosity, colourful inventions and a universal message of peace are combined.

Musée national Marc Chagall, Nice. Photo : musées nationaux du XX e siècle des Alpes- Maritimes © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
Musée national Marc Chagall, Nice. Photo : musées nationaux du XX e siècle des Alpes- Maritimes © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
Musée national Marc Chagall, Nice. Photo : musées nationaux du XX e siècle des Alpes- Maritimes © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
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Located on the hill of Cimiez in Nice, the Marc Chagall national Museum, created during the artist's lifetime, houses the masterly cycle of the Biblical Message. It bears witness to the great diversity of Chagall's artistic practices. Paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, but also stained glass, tapestry and mosaics, constitute a unique body of work in which technical virtuosity, colourful inventions and a universal message of peace are combined.

Programme

Paysage méditerranéen, 1971. Tapisserie de haute lisse, laine Nice, musée national Marc Chagall, dépôt du Mobilier national et Manufacture des Gobelins, de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie, Paris, acquisition en 1972 [DMBMC 21972.2.1]. Photo : © GrandPalaisRmn / Adrien Didierjean © Adagp, Paris, 2025
Paysage méditerranéen, 1971. Tapisserie de haute lisse, laine Nice, musée national Marc Chagall, dépôt du Mobilier national et Manufacture des Gobelins, de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie, Paris, acquisition en 1972 [DMBMC 21972.2.1]. Photo : © GrandPalaisRmn / Adrien Didierjean © Adagp, Paris, 2025
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Paysage méditerranéen, 1971. Tapisserie de haute lisse, laine Nice, musée national Marc Chagall, dépôt du Mobilier national et Manufacture des Gobelins, de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie, Paris, acquisition en 1972 [DMBMC 21972.2.1]. Photo : © GrandPalaisRmn / Adrien Didierjean © Adagp, Paris, 2025

Chagall 1966-1985. In the light of Saint-Paul-de-Vence

In 1948, on his return from exile in the United States, where he had found refuge during the Second World War, Marc Chagall settled first in Orgeval, near Paris, until 1949, then on the Côte d'Azur, in Vence, where he lived until 1965. He settled permanently in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where he lived at the villa "La Colline" from 1966 until his death in 1985.
During this period, Chagall implemented numerous monumental projects such as stained-glass windows, mosaics and the creation of the Musée national Marc Chagall, inaugurated in 1973, the first national Museum dedicated to a living artist.

The artist continued his lithographic work, notably in collaboration with Charles Sorlier at Mourlot in Parisand with Cramer Editions in Geneva. Between 1966 and 1985, Chagall produced more than half of the original lithographs he produced during his career (662 out of 1101).The Museum holds 148 lithographs from this period in its collection, almost all of which were donated by Charles Sorlier in 1986 and 1988. The exhibition presents a large part of them, enriched by paintings, a tapestry and stained glass projects for the museum

Marc Chagall, Le Coq bleu (détail), 1958-1959, mosaïque. Collection particulière © Archives Marc et Ida Chagall, Paris © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
Marc Chagall, Le Coq bleu (détail), 1958-1959, mosaïque. Collection particulière © Archives Marc et Ida Chagall, Paris © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
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Marc Chagall, Le Coq bleu (détail), 1958-1959, mosaïque. Collection particulière © Archives Marc et Ida Chagall, Paris © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.

Glass and stone. Chagall in mosaic

For the first time, the exhibition presents a complete overview of the fourteen mosaic projects created by Marc Chagall, through numerous works and archive documents. Sketches and models illustrate the artist's research and creative process. Drawn from private collections and international institutions, the works are highlighted by an immersive scenography, with large-format photographs and tactile and interactive displays designed to help visitors discover this age-old technique.

This exhibition is co-produced by the GrandPalaisRmn, the National Museums of the XXth century in the Alpes-Maritimes and the Museo d'Arte della Città di Ravenna (Italy).

Marc Chagall, Paravent, 1963. Quatre lithographies en douze couleurs montées sur panneaux, éditions Gérald Cramer. Exemplaire 39/100, achat en 2019 [MBMC 2019.3.1]. Photo : © RMN-GP / François Fernandez © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
Marc Chagall, Paravent, 1963. Quatre lithographies en douze couleurs montées sur panneaux, éditions Gérald Cramer. Exemplaire 39/100, achat en 2019 [MBMC 2019.3.1]. Photo : © RMN-GP / François Fernandez © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
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Marc Chagall, Paravent, 1963. Quatre lithographies en douze couleurs montées sur panneaux, éditions Gérald Cramer. Exemplaire 39/100, achat en 2019 [MBMC 2019.3.1]. Photo : © RMN-GP / François Fernandez © ADAGP, Paris, 2025.

Chagall. The Venice years. A Mediterranean renaissance

Outdoor exhibition : Musée de Vence – fondation Emile Hugues, 2, place du Frêne - 06140 Vence

The Musée national Marc Chagall is joining forces with the Musée de Vence - Fondation Emile Hugues to honor the artist by exhibiting his works from the Vence period, produced between 1949 and 1966, the period during which the artist lived in Vence.

Chagall's move to the Midi had a decisive influence on his painting. The light, the vegetation and the rhythm of life all contributed to giving him a freer, more sensual style, in which the magic of color was increasingly present. The Vence period was conducive to technical experimentation: ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, mosaics, tapestry... The exhibition brings together works from an exceptional loan from the Musée national Marc Chagall in Nice, complemented by works from the Musée national d'Art Moderne in Paris and private collections.

Access

Musée National Marc Chagall
Avenue Docteur Ménard
06000 Nice
+33 (0)4 93 53 87 20
musee-chagall.fr

Open every day except on Tuesdays, from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2:30pm to 6pm (from May 2 nd to
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PLACES TO DISCOVER

Castle Hill Park : climbing the hill of the Castle to enjoy a royal view of the Baie des Anges, a fresh and timeless walk near the beautiful neo-classical cemetery.

PLACES TO DRINK

• Place du Pin : the inhabitants of Nice call it their “Petit Marais”. Located in the Vieux-Nice.
Le Negresco : an iconic place with a hotel, two restaurants and a bar.

On the roofs of Nice

All the great beachfront hotels have their rooftop. Ideal for a cocktail, a lunch or a coffee.

PLACES TO STAY

Le Windsor, Jungle Art Hotel : a charming hotel with bedrooms decorated with contemporary artworks. A beautiful garden to enjoy your breakfast or your cocktails…
Hôtel Amour : le dernier né de la famille Amour : 38 bedrooms, a restaurant, a swimming pool on the roof, a tree-filled patio, collected objects and furniture.

PLACES TO EAT

Le Plongeoir : a beachfront Mediterranean gourmet restaurant in a chic setting.
Bocca : the new food and lifestyle experience in Nice: a sharing restaurant, a luxuriant rooftop and a cheerful atmosphere.
Le Lavomatique : a bistronomic cuisine, delicious food to share in the old town.
Le Local : a preserved address in the harbour district, high-quality Italian products and cuisine at an affordable price, elegant service.
La Buvette du musée Chagall : fast food, a pleasant and bucolic break in the heard of Nice!
Garden of the Chagall Museum, open to all during the Museum’s opening hours.
Socca du Cours Saleya : a "Nissarde" cuisine as we like it, to go!
Doux Printemps : Just a stone's throw from the museum, an Asian food corner where the produce is always fresh and the welcome is always friendly.
21 Paysans : country grocery and eco-responsible restaurant.
Marinette : cosy brunch, lunch and afternoon tea in Nice's old town.

On the beach in Nice :

Le Galet : quality restaurant on the Promenade des Anglais, beach bar and sun loungers.
Hôtel Amour à la plage : local dishes with a southern flavour, sun loungers and trendy electro DJ nights.

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