Major exhibitions on the Côte d'Azur

The Musée National du Sport is presenting an immersive exhibition devoted to the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Through more than 500 objects – medals, torches, outfits and emblematic souvenirs – the exhibition invites visitors to relive the intensity of this historic event, marked by sporting feats, spectacular ceremonies and an unprecedented popular momentum. The exhibition offers a sensitive and interactive insight into this collective moment, while highlighting more inclusive, responsible and equal Games.

Where: National Sports Museum, Nice
When will it be on? From 11 February 2026 to 2030

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From May 2 to June 28, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Japanese street art. Through prints and objects, the exhibition highlights the figure of the acrobat, a travelling artist at the heart of popular traditions, between movement, spectacle and transmission. Between visual poetry and aesthetic refinement, the exhibition explores the links between the representation of the body and spectacular forms, inviting visitors to discover a little-known facet of Japanese culture. Accessible to all, it offers a sensitive encounter with these figures of gesture and life.

Where: Musée départemental des Arts Asiatiques, Nice
When? From 2 May to 28 June 2026

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The Musée International de la Parfumerie continues its dialogue between art and perfume with Médusa Parfumée – The Invisible Embrace of Marble. Carved from Carrara marble, this work revisits the figure of Medusa in a calmer, more introspective version. Enriched with an olfactory dimension, the installation invites visitors to a unique sensory experience, between matter and the invisible, where memory, transformation and perception come together.

Where: Musée International de la Parfumerie, Grasse
When? From 23 May to 30 September 2026

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This summer, the Fondation Maeght is devoting a major exhibition to Ellsworth Kelly with “Aux bords de l’eau”. This original presentation explores the place of water in the artist’s work, revealing an essential aspect of his approach. A major figure in abstraction, Kelly’s work reflects not so much the landscape as the very perception of water – its variations in light, colour and surface. Through drawings, paintings, collages and sculptures, the exhibition offers a sensitive immersion in his vision, while recalling his close links with the Aimé Maeght family and the history of the site.

Where: Fondation Maeght, Saint-Paul de Vence
When? From 27 June to 15 November 2026

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This summer, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco is presenting an exceptional exhibition retracing more than 130 years of mechanical passion in the Principality. From the first cars to the legendary racing cars of the Monaco Grand Prix, the exhibition highlights the unique link between Monaco and the automobile. Over 4,000 m², some fifty emblematic vehicles – notably from the Monte-Carlo Rally and the Princely Collections – are displayed alongside previously unseen archives from the Automobile Club de Monaco. The exhibition offers a spectacular blend of history, prestige and innovation.

Where: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
When? From 1 July to 6 September 2026

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