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The Fernand Léger National Museum is a museum in Biot, Alpes-Maritimes, in south-eastern France, dedicated to the work of the twentieth-century artist Fernand Léger. Although originally privately owned, it is now a state museum entitled to style itself Musée de France.
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La Verrerie de Biot
5 Chem. des Combes, 06410 Biot, France
Centre du Verre Contemporain
9 Chem. du Plan, 06410 Biot, France
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1520 Rte de la Mer, 06410 Biot, France
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1030 Rte de la Mer, 06410 Biot, France
Restaurant des Verriers
5 Chem. des Combes, 06410 Biot, France
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625 Rte de la Mer, 06410 Biot, France
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Fernand Léger National Museum

255 Chem. du Val de Pôme, 06410 Biot, France
4.5(576)
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The Fernand Léger National Museum is a museum in Biot, Alpes-Maritimes, in south-eastern France, dedicated to the work of the twentieth-century artist Fernand Léger. Although originally privately owned, it is now a state museum entitled to style itself Musée de France.

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attractions: La Verrerie de Biot, Centre du Verre Contemporain, restaurants: L'Ostréa, B.HAPPY, Restaurant des Verriers
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musee-fernandleger.fr

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The Fernand Léger National Museum, located in Biot, France, is dedicated to the works of the renowned French painter and sculptor Fernand Léger. The museum is situated in a beautiful setting, surrounded by gardens and features a striking architectural design that reflects Léger's artistic style.

Opened in 1960, the museum houses a vast collection of Léger's artworks, including paintings, ceramics, and drawings, showcasing his contributions to modern art and his unique approach to abstraction and color. The museum also features temporary exhibitions that explore the works of other artists and movements, often drawing connections to Léger's influence.

In addition to its impressive collection, the Fernand Léger National Museum offers educational programs, workshops, and guided tours, making it a great place for art enthusiasts and visitors of all ages to learn about Léger's life and artistic journey.

The museum's serene environment, combined with its rich cultural offerings, makes it a worthwhile destination for anyone interested in modern art and the legacy of Fernand Léger. If you have specific questions about visiting the museum or its exhibitions, feel...

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Where has this museum been all my life?

For some reason, I missed out on visiting this museum until now, 2024. It’s lovely – the French really give good National Museum! Once you get past the tiny car park and the slightly ineffectual airport-style security, you are in a fabulous modernist building (see photos) in beautiful extensive grounds. Tall ceilings, nice finishes, huge stained glass windows, the works. And a refreshingly-small gift shop at the end. Fernand Léger may not be known all that well outside of France, but he probably should be. Currently (until 18 November 2024) there is a brilliant exhibition which sets some of his many works into context by pairing them with the output of famous and not-so-famous artists’ oeuvres loaned by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) in Nice. Perfect fo r the artistically naive such as me. All curated in English as well as French. I cannot recommend it too highly. Most of the building seem to be given over to this very clever exhibition; then there is a “permanent” collection of Léger which is also interesting and well curated.

Now that I have discovered it, I suspect I’ll go...

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Una bella collezione: peccato per la gestione non professionale (personale molto scontroso e respingente). Arriviamo al Museo per la visita alle 16:45 e subito ci avvisano che il museo chiuderà alle 18:00. Ne eravamo già al corrente, comunque informazione che riteniamo doverosa. Le operazioni di controllo zainetti e borse, e passaggio sotto il metal detector, prima di scendere al deposito al piano di sotto, e poi nuovamente per andare alla biglietteria, si fanno lunghe e farraginose, anche se siamo i soli visitatori al momento, oltre a un'altra coppia giunta dopo noi due. Controlli e rigidità che manco a New York dopo l'11 settembre!!! Ma andrebbero bene, se le operazioni non si svolgessero dal personale addetto in maniera scortese. Alla biglietteria non veniamo accolti in modo gentile dalle signore che continuano a parlare fra loro. Alla nostra richiesta di indicazioni sulla visita ci dicono in maniera frettolosa di iniziare dal piano di sopra, senza darci ulteriori spiegazioni. Alle 17:35 arriviamo nell'auditorium dove ci sono due video (uno in mostra temporanea). Dopo soli 5 minuti arriva un addetto che ci avverte che deve spegnere il video e chiudere!!! Alle 17:45 al bookshop ci avvertono che stanno chiudendo la cassa e che se vogliamo fare acquisti "ora o mai più". Al piano di sotto, mentre riprendiamo i bagagli, l'addetto dice di affrettarsi a uscire che il museo è in chiusura: ore 17:50. Una volta fuori, allibiti dal comportamento poco professionale e scontroso (un livello così basso mai riscontrato in nessun altro museo in Europa, Stati Uniti, Giappone, etc...) incontriamo il personale dipendente del museo che alle 17:55 si sta avviando già verso le loro automobili. Comunichiamo il nostro disappunto di esserci sentiti "cacciati via" dal museo già da 20 minuti prima dell'orario di visita. Uno risponde in maniera aggressiva inveendo contro gli italiani e l'Italia. Comportamento inappropriato e inammissibile! Un vero peccato per un bel museo, con una collezione di prestigio delle opere di F. Léger. Consigliamo vivamente di prendere provvedimenti e dare un...

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Marc FreskoMarc Fresko
Where has this museum been all my life? For some reason, I missed out on visiting this museum until now, 2024. It’s lovely – the French really give good National Museum! Once you get past the tiny car park and the slightly ineffectual airport-style security, you are in a fabulous modernist building (see photos) in beautiful extensive grounds. Tall ceilings, nice finishes, huge stained glass windows, the works. And a refreshingly-small gift shop at the end. Fernand Léger may not be known all that well outside of France, but he probably should be. Currently (until 18 November 2024) there is a brilliant exhibition which sets some of his many works into context by pairing them with the output of famous and not-so-famous artists’ oeuvres loaned by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) in Nice. Perfect fo r the artistically naive such as me. All curated in English as well as French. I cannot recommend it too highly. Most of the building seem to be given over to this very clever exhibition; then there is a “permanent” collection of Léger which is also interesting and well curated. Now that I have discovered it, I suspect I’ll go back every year.
Yi Liang YapYi Liang Yap
A little out of the way but very worth going. In fact, i went there after Picasso museum and really enjoyed myself. I found the artwork beautiful and the building airy and bright. If you are not driving, i highly recommend taking an uber to the museum. Its 15 mins drive from Picasso Museum in Antibes. That way, if you decide to walk to the train station, the way back is easier as the museum is on a hill. It took me 30 mins to walk back. The walk was nice though, as it'll bring you across alot of greenery and there's a well marked pedestrian walkway. Note that special exhibitions are closed between 12-230pm. I waited but on hindsight , could have skipped it. Wasnt as nice as Leger's work.
GustavGustav
A stunning collection of work by Fernand Léger - regarded as the forerunner of Pop Art. Entrance fee is only €5.50 and includes an audio guide - provides excellent information. The museum is stunning on the outside, covered in several huge mosaics, also by Lèger. Inside the space is bright and airy with high ceilings and lots of natural light. Everything is well laid out and easy to navigate. There are lots of benches and seating throughout the exhibition areas where you can sit down and look at the art while listening to the audio guide. The Museum is on the outskirts of Biot, hidden off one of the roads leading up to the village. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in the area.
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Where has this museum been all my life? For some reason, I missed out on visiting this museum until now, 2024. It’s lovely – the French really give good National Museum! Once you get past the tiny car park and the slightly ineffectual airport-style security, you are in a fabulous modernist building (see photos) in beautiful extensive grounds. Tall ceilings, nice finishes, huge stained glass windows, the works. And a refreshingly-small gift shop at the end. Fernand Léger may not be known all that well outside of France, but he probably should be. Currently (until 18 November 2024) there is a brilliant exhibition which sets some of his many works into context by pairing them with the output of famous and not-so-famous artists’ oeuvres loaned by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) in Nice. Perfect fo r the artistically naive such as me. All curated in English as well as French. I cannot recommend it too highly. Most of the building seem to be given over to this very clever exhibition; then there is a “permanent” collection of Léger which is also interesting and well curated. Now that I have discovered it, I suspect I’ll go back every year.
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A little out of the way but very worth going. In fact, i went there after Picasso museum and really enjoyed myself. I found the artwork beautiful and the building airy and bright. If you are not driving, i highly recommend taking an uber to the museum. Its 15 mins drive from Picasso Museum in Antibes. That way, if you decide to walk to the train station, the way back is easier as the museum is on a hill. It took me 30 mins to walk back. The walk was nice though, as it'll bring you across alot of greenery and there's a well marked pedestrian walkway. Note that special exhibitions are closed between 12-230pm. I waited but on hindsight , could have skipped it. Wasnt as nice as Leger's work.
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A stunning collection of work by Fernand Léger - regarded as the forerunner of Pop Art. Entrance fee is only €5.50 and includes an audio guide - provides excellent information. The museum is stunning on the outside, covered in several huge mosaics, also by Lèger. Inside the space is bright and airy with high ceilings and lots of natural light. Everything is well laid out and easy to navigate. There are lots of benches and seating throughout the exhibition areas where you can sit down and look at the art while listening to the audio guide. The Museum is on the outskirts of Biot, hidden off one of the roads leading up to the village. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in the area.
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