Musée Matisse
Museum · Nice

Musée Matisse

Photo: Tubantia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Musée Matisse occupies the 17th-century Villa des Arènes in the Cimiez district. It holds paintings, sculptures, drawings and cut-outs from throughout Matisse's career. The site also includes the artist's personal objects and a garden with olive trees.

On day 13 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Ticket prices are listed on the official museum website.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Bus 5 or 6 to the Arènes stop, then a short uphill walk.

Itineraries with Musée Matisse

Day 13 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Nice: Cimiez and the Russian Cathedral

How Musée Matisse fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Musée MatisseNice
  2. 12:00Cimiez Monastery GardensNice
  3. 15:00St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, NiceNice
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Musée Matisse questions

Where is the Musée Matisse?

It stands in the Cimiez neighborhood of Nice, France, inside a historic villa.

What are the opening hours?

Current hours are posted on the museum website and change seasonally.

How much does entry cost?

Prices vary by ticket type and are shown on the official site.

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