Musee Matisse

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11 expert reviews

“The city of Nice bought this lovely, light-bathed 17th-century villa... and restored it to house a large collection of Henri Matisse's works.”

– Fodor's

Concierge Concierge
"Offers an exceptionally wide collection of Henri Matisse's works that appeals to casual fans as well as aficionados."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Artworks are interspersed with Matisse’s personal possessions." Full review
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"Houses a fascinating assortment of works by Matisse documenting the artist’s stylistic evolution." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This Genoese-style 17th-century villa keeps a significant number of the artist's paintings, hundreds of his drawings and engravings, as well as an assortment of his sculptures and illustrated books." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The museum, housed in a Genoese villa, is accessible by the No. 22 bus that runs from Pace Masséna. The museum is located in Cimiez, where the artist spent his later years." Full review
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