The French Riviera not only has its extraordinary natural and architectural heritage to offer visitors! Whether it's Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Vallauris, or Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the region offers superb art galleries. Discover them with Michaël Zingraf Christie's International Real Estate.
Discover the must-see art galleries of the French Riviera
The French Riviera has always had a special relationship with art. Thanks to its unique light, it has welcomed the greatest artists of contemporary history, from Picasso to Matisse, Chagall, Renoir, and Cocteau. Today, art lovers can continue to find happiness through a significant number of art galleries.
Galerie Lympia
Located in the oldest building in the port of Nice (which was once used as a prison), Galerie Lympia offers an impressive 250m² space dedicated to art. The exhibitions, organized according to various themes and forms, showcase all artistic movements, with particular attention given to young talents: painting, sculpture, photography, as well as fashion, design, architecture, and multimedia.
Location: Quai Entrecasteaux, Nice
Galerie Gabel
Galerie Gabel exhibits the works of young artists and undisputed masters in the intimate setting of the village of Biot. The programming, dedicated to both sculpture and painting, is constantly renewed by the demanding Valérie Gaidoz, who makes a point of presenting all forms of art, from Impressionism to Art Brut.
Location: Rue Saint-Sébastien, Biot.
Galerie Ferrero
Among the most renowned galleries on the French Riviera, Galerie Ferrero primarily showcases artists from the Nice School and the New Realism movement. Here, you can admire the works of Arman, César, Klein, Chagall, Magritte, Miro, Warhol, as well as young talents from the region.
Location: Rue du Congrès, Nice
Galerie Chave
Founded in 1947, Galerie Chave is a haven for unusual art and illustrated book publishing. This charming place, which Dubuffet was one of the regulars, now presents the work of international artists, known and lesser-known, following a coherent itinerary, outside of any artistic trends or fashions.
Location: Rue Isnard, Vence
Galerie Eva Vautier
Galerie Eva Vautier welcomes you in the charming Libération district, the historical heart of the city of Nice. Its founder offers a fresh look at contemporary art and its artistic practices through an eclectic program that bridges the gap between different generations of artists.
Location: Rue Vernier, Nice
Galerie Catherine Issert
Since its creation, Galerie Catherine Issert has been championing emerging creation in the fields of painting, sculpture, and drawing. Devoted to contemporary art, the programming alternates between group exhibitions and monographic exhibitions. While continuing to promote the work of emerging young talents, the gallery now also presents the works of internationally renowned contemporary artists.
Location: Route des Serres, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Other art galleries to discover on the French Riviera
- Galerie Faune - Rue des Cordiers, Antibes
- Opiom Gallery - Chemin du Village, Opio
- Garden Gallery - Avenue de Suède, Nice
- Galerie Art Soum - Rue Rivoli, Nice
- Galerie Lezarts - Avenue Savorani, Cap d'Ail
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