Musée Renoir, Art museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
The Musée Renoir sits on an estate with ancient olive trees and citrus groves in Cagnes-sur-Mer, overlooking the Mediterranean. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, period furniture, and personal objects from the artist's life.
Renoir purchased the Les Collettes estate in 1908 as a retreat for his later years, where he painted and created sculptures until 1919. The site became the center of his artistic work and family life.
The rooms show how Renoir lived and worked during his final years, filled with personal objects and art that reveal his daily life. Visitors experience the spaces where he created, offering a direct connection to the artist's practice.
The grounds are laced with walking paths and best visited in good weather to enjoy the gardens. Guided tours help visitors understand the works and context of Renoir's practice.
Italian sculptor Richard Guino collaborated closely with Renoir in creating bronze sculptures despite Renoir's hands being severely affected by arthritis. This partnership allowed the artist to continue his creative vision in three-dimensional form.
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: December 6, 2025 17:40
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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Château de Villeneuve
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Plage de Galets
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Église de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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Fontaine de la Grande Rue de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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Pont Napoléon-III
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Plage publique du Loup
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Plage publique de la Fighière
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Eglise Saint-Marc
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St Pierre & St Paul church
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Théâtre Georges Brassens
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Grimaldi-Castle Museum
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Plage de l'Hippodrome
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Domaine des Collettes
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Chapelle Sainte-Claire de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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Plage du Grand Large
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Chapelle Saint-Pierre
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Chapelle Saint-Michel de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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