About
The Musée Picasso in Antibes occupies the Château Grimaldi, a 14th-century castle on the Mediterranean coast of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in southern France. The building is also known as the Picasso Museum, and it sits at Place Mariejol in the old town of Antibes.
What you will see
The museum holds a collection of the artist's work that is widely regarded as one of the finest of its kind. It centres on the paintings, ceramics and sculptures Picasso created during his stay in Antibes in 1946, a period that shaped much of the work displayed here.
Why the setting matters
The castle itself is part of the visit. Its old stone rooms and its position overlooking the sea give the works a particular backdrop, and many visitors find the combination of medieval architecture and modern art memorable. The views across the Mediterranean from the building are a pleasant reason to linger.
Planning a visit
- Location: Place Mariejol, 06600 Antibes, France
- Phone: +33 4 92 90 54 20
- Nearby: The old town of Antibes surrounds the castle, with its narrow streets, markets and waterfront, so a visit can easily be paired with a walk around the port and the ramparts.
For anyone interested in Picasso, or simply in a coastal museum set inside an old castle, the Musée Picasso makes a focused and rewarding stop on a trip along the Côte d'Azur.
