Antibes - Château Grimaldi Musée Picasso 
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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.
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.
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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), 1945 Victory Day (May 8), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), 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), Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian, Ascension Thursday - Christian
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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