Villa Arson, Art school and national center in Saint-Barthélemy district, Nice, France.
The Villa Arson extends across 23,000 square meters on a hilltop, incorporating concrete structures, stone elements, and suspended gardens with Mediterranean vegetation.
The site transformed from an 18th-century estate into a national art institution in 1972, following designs by architect Michel Marot during the 1960s.
This establishment combines an art school, research center, and exhibition spaces, making it a central institution for contemporary art education in France.
The institution provides specialized art studios with natural lighting systems, dedicated workspaces, and outdoor amphitheaters for various artistic practices.
The building features distinctive triangle-patterned flooring and walls covered with Var river pebbles, creating an architectural dialogue with the surrounding landscape.
Location: Nice
Inception: 1972
Official opening: 1972
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 20 avenue Stephen-Liegard 06300
Website: http://villa-arson.org
GPS coordinates: 43.72100,7.25300
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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