Fondation Maeght
Foundation for modern and contemporary art in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, in a building by Josep Lluís Sert surrounded by sculpture gardens.
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About the museum
The Fondation Maeght was founded by Aimé and Marguerite Maeght, publishers and art dealers. After the death of their son Bernard in 1953, Georges Braque encouraged the couple to create a place for art on their property in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Artists close to the couple, such as Braque, Miró and Giacometti, took part in the thinking behind the project.
The Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert designed a complex of courtyards, terraces and galleries that opens onto nature and Mediterranean light. The foundation was inaugurated on July 28, 1964 by André Malraux and presents itself as the first private art institution in France.
The site combines exhibitions, a garden and works integrated into the architecture: the Giacometti courtyard, Miró's labyrinth, Braque's pool, Pol Bury's fountain, and monumental mosaics by Chagall and Tal Coat. The modern art collection comprises about 13,000 works, including pieces by Braque, Miró, Calder, Chagall and Léger. Nicolas Gitton has directed the foundation since 2018.
Highlights
- Giacometti courtyard with a group of sculptures
- Miró's labyrinth in the garden
- Monumental mosaics by Chagall and Tal Coat
- Braque's pool and Pol Bury's fountain
- Josep Lluís Sert building open to nature
- Founded
- 1964
- Operated by
- Fondation Marguerite et Aimé Maeght (fondation privée)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €18 |
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| Reduced | €14Young people aged 16 to 18, students with proof, journalists and job seekers |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Free for under-16s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree for visitors with disabilities. |
Also free for members of the Société des Amis de la Fondation. Tickets are available online or on site; booking is not required for individual visitors.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Elevators serve the exhibition spaces, and the outdoor areas are accessible, except for Miró's labyrinth.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Free for under-16s. Creative workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, booked via the foundation's events page.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Fondation Maeght · 12-min walk
Bus 655 (Nice – Vence via Saint-Paul-de-Vence) from Cagnes-sur-Mer: “Fondation Maeght” stop (steep climb, 10 to 12 minutes on foot) or “St Paul Village” stop (about 10 minutes on foot).
By car
Free parking
From the A8 motorway, take exit 47 (from Marseille) or 48 (from Nice and Italy), then follow the RD 436 towards La Colle-sur-Loup / Vence; about 15 minutes from the motorway.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Café-restaurant “Sous les Pins” with furniture by Diego Giacometti, serving local produce, open every day. Bookshop and museum shop with lithographs, books, catalogs and posters. Cloakroom for personal belongings; backpacks are not allowed in the exhibition rooms.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 450 guests.
Cocktails, dinners and concerts for up to 450 guests are possible; enquire by email at evenement@fondation-maeght.com.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guides can be booked by email and are paid directly; the Saint-Paul-de-Vence tourist office also offers tours. For school groups, write to accueil@fondation-maeght.com with the date, time and number of participants; one adult for every five to six children in nursery or primary school. |
