Musée Renoir, Art museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
The Musée Renoir occupies a two-hectare estate with 150 ancient olive trees and citrus groves, offering views of the Mediterranean Sea and medieval village.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir established his residence at Les Collettes in 1908, creating paintings and sculptures in collaboration with Richard Guino until his death in 1919.
The museum exhibits fourteen original paintings, forty sculptures, period furniture, and personal belongings in rooms preserved from Renoirs final years.
Located near Highway A8, the museum provides guided tours, limited free parking, and remains open daily except Tuesdays from 10:00 to 17:00 in winter or 18:00 in summer.
Despite severe rheumatoid arthritis affecting his hands, Renoir continued painting in his outdoor studio among the olive trees until his final moments.
Location: Cagnes-sur-Mer
Official opening: 1960
Address: 19, chemin des Collettes
Phone: +33493206107
Website: https://cagnes-sur-mer.fr/culture/musee-renoir
GPS coordinates: 43.66758,7.15695
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
The French Riviera offers numerous sites beyond the main tourist routes. Medieval hilltop villages such as Èze and Saint-Paul de Vence perch above the coast, while historic fortifications like Fort Carré in Antibes preserve the region's maritime past. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Château Grimaldi in Cagnes-sur-Mer display architectural styles from different eras. The region extends from the coastline to the backcountry. The Îles de Lérins off Cannes are accessible by ferry, Col de la Bonette reaches 9,193 feet (2,802 meters) elevation, and Vallée des Merveilles in the Mercantour preserves prehistoric rock carvings. Hiking trails cross Parc national du Mercantour and follow the coast at Cap d'Ail. The Gorges du Verdon to the north form one of Europe's deepest canyons. Museums in Nice focus on Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse and Asian art. The Musée de la Mer on Île Sainte-Marguerite documents the island fortress's history. Smaller towns like Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Le Cannet lie a few miles from the coastal cities. Lac de Saint-Cassien near Montauroux provides water sports in a rural setting.
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