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Address
Fondation Maeght, Fondation Maeght, Chemin des Gardettes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
Phone
+33493328163
Website
A temple of modern art in the heart of nature
Set in a green setting on the heights of Saint Paul de Vence, the Maeght Foundation is one of Europe's most prestigious venues for modern art. Inaugurated in 1964, it was conceived by Aimé and Marguerite Maeght as a place where the greatest artists of the 20th century could live, create and meet. Monumental sculptures, emblematic paintings, organic architecture... A timeless visit, between nature and masterpiece.
The fruit of a visionary project, the Maeght Foundation was designed by Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert in close collaboration with the artists themselves. Today, it houses an exceptional collection of works by Miró, Giacometti, Braque, Calder, Chagall and Léger. Visitors move between brightly-lit rooms, tree-lined patios and sculpted gardens, in an interior and exterior layout perfectly integrated into the landscape.
With over 13,000 works conserved, the Foundation offers a unique insight into the artistic movements of the 20th century, and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions of international renown.
Among the treasures to be discovered, visitors can admire :
- Miró's labyrinth, a magical sculpture-garden
- Alberto Giacometti's slender statues in the central courtyard
- Georges Braque's stained glass windows in the chapel
- Calder's mobiles suspended under roofs of light
- Original paintings and drawings by Bonnard, Léger and Chagall
- Daring temporary exhibitions dedicated to the great names in contemporary art
Designed as a living space, the Maeght Foundation also organizes concerts, readings, conferences and workshops, perpetuating the spirit of sharing and creation intended by its founders.
Practical info
Opening hours :
- Daily: 10am-7pm (July-August)
- September to June: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rates :
- General admission: €16
- Reduced rate : 11 (students, teachers, unemployed)
- Free for children under 10
- Audioguides available in several languages