Fondation Maeght – Art in Action
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · InspireWhat is it? The Foundation owns one of the largest collections of paintings, sculptures and graphic works of the 20th century in Europe and shows contemporary artists’ work…and it’s just a 2-hour drive from Aix.
Who were the Maeghts? Aimé and Marguerite Maeght who were art dealers and collectors based in Cannes. This gallery in Saint-Paul de Vence. It is definitely worth the trip to see both the art and architecture, including Giacometti, Miró, Chagall and others
Fondation Maeght
623, chemin des Gardettes
06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
+33 (0)4 93 32 81 63
contact@fondation-maeght.com
Open daily:
October-June: 10:00-18:00
July-September: 10:00-19:00
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