The best street art spots on the Côte d’Azur!

NICE, A PIONEERING CENTRE FOR STREET ART

Did you know that the founding father of street art was from Nice? Often described as a humanist and a rebel, Ernest Pignon-Ernest has made a name for himself for over 50 years through his socially conscious works.

Today, numerous works highlight the diversity and richness of Nice’s graffiti artists. Take, for example, “Gaïa and her butterflies”, the first street art graffiti piece created by the famous Otom.

Beneath the tunnel atthe Allianz Riviera stadium, six renowned artists have paid a brilliant tribute to OGC Nice. The other section preserves a trace of the Tour de France’s passage through Nice.

Head to the Château de Crématto discover the latest work by the excellent César Malfi. There you’ll find a large portrait of Nikaïa, the Greek nymph who gave her name to the city of Nice!

“Le 109”, meanwhile,isa well-known hotspot for street art enthusiasts. Discover it on a guided tour! As you can see, in Nice, art is everywhere!

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ANTIBES JUAN-LES-PINS, A LEADING NAME IN STREET ART

Spray cans, chalk, paintbrushes, rollers… These are the tools you’ll be able to get your hands on at the Coul’Heures d’Automne Festival.

Large-scale mural projects and hands-on workshops take centre stage at this international urban art festival, which takes place every All Saints’ Day holiday. Join us from 17 to 31 October 2026 in Antibes for the “Coul’Heures d’Automne”!

The event aims to promote urban art whilst involving local residents.

This innovative and unique creative process in the region offers a fresh perspective on Antibes’ surroundings and showcases art in public spaces.

From the roads leading to the beaches to the narrow streets of Old Antibes, nineteen large-scale works have been created by leading artists from the Côte d’Azur street art scene.

With its rich cultural heritage, why not opt forthe Antibes Street Art guided tour? This guided walk through the town centre will allow you to discover Antibes in a whole new light!

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IN LA COLLE-SUR-LOUP, STREET ART IS ON DISPLAY ALL YEAR ROUND

In 2025, the La Colle-sur-Love Festival, running from 8 February to 1 March, will become a leading event for street art on the Côte d’Azur. Under the artistic direction of Anthony Alberti, alias Mr One Teas, a dozen French artists will create around twenty works live, offering an immersive artistic experience.

The festival also features talks, workshops for children and adults, and live painting sessions throughout the month. These activities aim to bring the public closer to urban art and involve them directly in the creative process.

Outside the festival, La Colle-sur-Loup displays permanent works by Faben and César Malfi all year round, as well as Eric Garence’s impressive anamorphic staircase. The town thus becomes an open-air museum, celebrating urban art and attracting street art enthusiasts to the Côte d’Azur.

PUGET-THÉNIERS: STREET ART IN RURAL AREAS COMES ALIVE WITH COLOUR

In the heart of the Alpes-Maritimes, Puget-Théniers proves that street art isn’t confined to big cities! The one-of-a-kind Jeun’Arts Festival returns for its 4th edition from 21 June to 5 July 2024.

Three monumental murals by artists Djoulaylapapaye, Jen Miller and the Lyon-based collective La Coulure will bring the village’s walls to life. The festival stands out for its commitment to combining artistic creation with community involvement, notably through the ‘Festival de la Craie ’, a festive and collaborative event led by the artist Jérémy Besset.

In addition, there will be concerts, workshops and activities for all ages. This rich and inclusive programme is set to make Puget-Théniers a new hotspot for street art on the Côte d’Azur.