Musée Matisse
A museum devoted to Henri Matisse, who lived in Nice, set in a red villa amid Roman ruins and olive groves.
Don't miss at Musée Matisse
- ◆ Matisse paintings & cut-outs
- ◆ A 17th-century villa
- ◆ Olive-grove setting
Insider tip
Combine with the nearby Marc Chagall museum in the leafy Cimiez district.
Musée Matisse — visitor questions
What is Musée Matisse known for?
A museum devoted to Henri Matisse, who lived in Nice, set in a red villa amid Roman ruins and olive groves. Highlights include: Matisse paintings & cut-outs; A 17th-century villa; Olive-grove setting.
Where is Musée Matisse?
Musée Matisse is in Cimiez, Nice — 164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice. More info: https://www.musee-matisse-nice.org
Any tips for visiting Musée Matisse?
Combine with the nearby Marc Chagall museum in the leafy Cimiez district.
Can Chauffyr take me to Musée Matisse?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Musée Matisse and between every stop on your Nice itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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