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Three museums in one!
The château de Vallauris, formerly the Abbaye de Lérins priory, was rebuilt in the 16th century and is one of the region's very few Renaissance-era buildings. It is home to the “War and Peace” National Picasso Museum in the Romanesque chapel, the Magnelli Museum and the Ceramics Museum.
The château de Vallauris, formerly the Abbaye de Lérins priory, was rebuilt in the 16th century and is one of the region's very few Renaissance-era buildings. It is home to the “War and Peace” National Picasso Museum in the Romanesque chapel, the Magnelli Museum and the Ceramics Museum.
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The Magnelli Museum
Alberto Magnelli (1888-1971) was a contemporary of Picasso, a painter from Florence and pioneer of abstract art. He sought refuge in Grasse during WWII and lived in the town from 1940 to 1970.
The museum in Vallauris boasts an incredible collection of the artist's works, which were put together by Magnelli himself. He wanted his personal collection, said to contain the essence of his style and approach, to be kept intact in a town close to Grasse. Upon the artist's...
Alberto Magnelli (1888-1971) was a contemporary of Picasso, a painter from Florence and pioneer of abstract art. He sought refuge in Grasse during WWII and lived in the town from 1940 to 1970.
The museum in Vallauris boasts an incredible collection of the artist's works, which were put together by Magnelli himself. He wanted his personal collection, said to contain the essence of his style and approach, to be kept intact in a town close to Grasse. Upon the artist's...
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Paintings graphic arts
Pottery
Plastic arts
Ceramics
Parking nearby
Toilets
Rates
Free on the first Sunday of each month and for the inhabitants of Vallauris Golfe-Juan.
Payment methods
Check
CashOpenings
From 1 January 2025 until 30 April 2025 - Closed on tuesday
From 2 May 2025 until 31 October 2025 - Closed on tuesday
From 2 November 2025 until 10 November 2025 - Closed on tuesday
From 12 November 2025 until 24 December 2025 - Closed on tuesday
From 26 December 2025 until 31 December 2025 - Closed on tuesday
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town location
- In centre of town
- Bus station under 300 m
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
