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Chateau Grimaldi Musee Picasso Description

The former castle of the Grimaldis stands to the south of the cathedral n Antibes. When it was built in the 16th C. remains of the Roman fort were used in its construction. However, the defensive tower dates from the 13th/14th C.

Today the castle contains the interesting Musée Picasso, a collection of modern and contemporary art, with works by Pablo Picasso, de Stael, Ernst, Mirô, Léger, Hartung, Atlan, Richier, Adami, Modigliani, Saura, Cesar, Arman and Alechinsky. There is also a wall tapestry "Judith and Holofernes", by Jean Cocteau.

The first floor is devoted to Picasso himself, with exhibits of pictures, ceramics and sculptures which he produced during a two month stay in the castle in 1946.

Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits; Paintings, art collections; Modern art

Address

Musée Picasso
Château Grimaldi
F-06600 Antibes
France

http://www.antibes-juanlespins.com/fr/culture/musees/picasso/

Hours

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) May Day / Labor Day (May 1) 1945 Victory Day (May 8) Ascension Thursday - Christian Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian Bastille Day - France (July 14) Assumption Day - Christian (August 15) All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1) Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11) Christmas - Christian (December 25)