Fondation Maeght is one of the most important modern and contemporary art institutions on the Côte d’Azur. Opened in 1964 in collaboration with architect Josep Lluís Sert, it combines artist-shaped architecture, outdoor sculpture spaces, and a major collection spanning 20th- and 21st-century art in a landscaped hillside setting above Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Quick facts
- Best for: Destination-defining modern art on the French Riviera, Architecture and sculpture garden visits
- Known for: Its artist-collaborative 1964 architecture, sculpture-filled grounds, and a major collection associated with Miró, Giacometti, Calder, Braque, Chagall, and Léger.
Why it ranks
Opened in 1964 above Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation Maeght combines a purpose-built Josep Lluís Sert complex, the Miró Labyrinth, sculpture areas associated with Giacometti and Calder, and a collection that regional cultural sources describe at roughly 13,000 works. On the Côte d’Azur, few public institutions combine that level of collection scale, architecture, and outdoor sculpture experience in one visit.
Location and links
- Address: 623 Chemin des Gardettes, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
- Official website
Service area and category
- City: Saint-Paul-de-Vence
- Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
- Country: France
- Category: Art museum
Editorial summary
Fondation Maeght is one of the most important modern and contemporary art institutions on the Côte d’Azur. Opened in 1964 in collaboration with architect Josep Lluís Sert, it combines artist-shaped architecture, outdoor sculpture spaces, and a major collection spanning 20th- and 21st-century art in a landscaped hillside setting above Saint-Paul-de-Vence.