Fondation Maeght

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623 Chemin des Gardettes, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France Website
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The Fondation Maeght is a private modern art foundation on a hill above Saint-Paul-de-Vence, about 20 km from Nice, opened in 1964 in a building by Josep Lluís Sert, with works by Giacometti, Miró, Chagall and Braque set into its gardens. Tickets cost €18, €14 reduced, and under-16s go free. It opens daily 10:00 to 18:00, to 19:00 in summer. Allow two hours.

The Fondation Maeght is a private foundation for modern and contemporary art on the Colline des Gardettes above Saint-Paul-de-Vence, about 20 to 25 kilometres from Nice on the French Riviera. Its buildings, gardens and art were planned together, with works by Giacometti, Miró, Chagall, Braque and Calder made for their places on the site. It suits art lovers who want a morning among pines, sculpture and modern architecture.

The art dealers Aimé and Marguerite Maeght established it, and the culture minister André Malraux inaugurated it on 28 July 1964. It is often described as France's first independent art foundation. The Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert, recommended by Joan Miró, designed the buildings, and artists close to the Maeghts made works for the courtyards, walls and gardens.

Giacometti courtyard and the Miró Labyrinth

The collection has grown to about 13,000 objects. Alberto Giacometti is represented by 35 sculptures, and the courtyard named after him is used for concerts and evening events. The Miró Labyrinth is a terraced garden of ceramic and sculpted creatures. Marc Chagall made the mosaic wall known as The Lovers. Georges Braque designed the stained-glass window of the small Saint-Bernard chapel, dated 1962, and a mosaic of fish in the pool. A major exhibition fills the galleries each summer.

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Key information
🏛️Founded: 1964 by Aimé and Marguerite Maeght: France's first independent art foundation
📐Architect: Josep Lluís Sert
🎨Artists: Giacometti, Miró, Chagall, Braque, Calder
🌳Gardens: Miró Labyrinth and Giacometti Courtyard among pines
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: Central European Time (UTC+1; UTC+2 in summer)

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Saint-Paul-de-Vence village 800 m
Vence 4 km
Matisse's Rosary Chapel, Vence 5 km
Nice 20 km
Saint-Paul bus stop (lines from Nice) 800 m
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✦ Plan your visit to Fondation Maeght Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Gardens
  • Miró Labyrinth
  • Giacometti Courtyard
  • Chagall mosaic wall
Chapel
  • Braque stained glass in the Saint-Bernard chapel
Exhibitions
  • Summer exhibitions of modern and contemporary art
What They Offer
Guided visits Guided visits in summer
Café Garden café
Parking Car park near the entrance
Visit duration 2 hours
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

Most galleries accessible; garden paths have slopes. Most galleries are accessible; the garden paths have slopes.

Age limits

None.

What to pack

Ticket on your phone, ID for reduced or free entry

What to wear

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Touching the works, food and drink in the galleries, flash photography, large bags, selfie sticks

Amenities

Café, bookshop, restrooms, car park; café, bookshop, car park

Tips for visiting Fondation Maeght

  • Check current hours and prices on the official website before you go.
  • Allow time for the gardens and the Miró Labyrinth, not only the galleries.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the uphill walk from the village.
  • Visit early in summer to avoid the midday heat and coach groups.
  • Combine the trip with a walk around the old village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Admission tickets

Prices and how to get tickets.

Official entry ticket

Fondation Maeght: Entry

Museum, gardens and chapel.

  • Galleries
  • Sculpture gardens
  • Chapel
Ticket prices

€18 full price, €14 reduced; under 16s free

Opening hours

Closed now · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Last entry Ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing

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Visitor policy

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Cancellation and prepayment
Tickets are generally non-refundable; check the museum's booking terms.
Children and admission
Children under 16 free.
Groups
Groups must book in advance with the museum.
Pets
Only assistance dogs are admitted.
Photography
Personal photography without flash is generally allowed in the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions forbid it.
Bags
Large bags and suitcases must be left in the cloakroom or are refused; bags are checked at the entrance.
Smoking
Not permitted inside the museum.
Accepted payment
At the desk by card.
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Aimé and Marguerite Maeght, art dealers who worked with many leading modern artists, founded it. André Malraux inaugurated it on 28 July 1964.