Villa Arson
Inaugurated in 1972, Villa Arson was conceived from the outset as a highly innovative institution, fulfilling several essential and complementary functions in support of artistic creation: teaching, research, experimentation, production, dissemination, promotion, and mentorship. Villa Arson's uniqueness lies in the synergy of its various activities— a national higher school of art, a contemporary art center, and an international residency program— whose interactions enrich artistic experiences. The contemporary art center develops an exhibition program with a strong international focus, emphasizing emerging creation.
Inaugurated in 1972, Villa Arson was conceived from the outset as a highly innovative institution, fulfilling several essential and complementary functions in support of artistic creation: teaching, research, experimentation, production, dissemination, promotion, and mentorship. Villa Arson's uniqueness lies in the synergy of its various activities— a national higher school of art, a contemporary art center, and an international residency program— whose interactions enrich artistic experiences. The contemporary art center develops an exhibition program with a strong international focus, emphasizing emerging creation.
Programme
Becoming ocean : a social conversation about the ocean
As part of the Nice Biennial of Arts and the Ocean, the exhibition explores the main challenges facing the Ocean through critical and documentary approaches as well as more sensory, poetic, or speculative expressions. It brings together more than 20 international artists, including Max Hooper Schneider, Antoine Bertin, Anne Duk Hee Jordan, Laure Winants and Armin Linke.
Access
Villa Arson
20, avenue Stephen-Liegeard
06100 Nice
Tram Le Ray
A8, sortie Nice Nord
+33 (0)4 92 07 73 73
villa-arson.org
The Villa Arson is open from Wednesday to Monday, from 2pm to 6pm, and until 7pm in July and August.
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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!
On the beach in Nice
• Castel Plage : bistronomic cuisine, sunshades and deckchairs.
• Le Galet : lounge bar, spa and deckchairs, facing the Albert Ier gardens.
