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.
Address
Musée Picasso
Château Grimaldi
F-06600 Antibes
France
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)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Attractions Near Chateau Grimaldi Musee Picasso, Antibes