Baroque on the French Riviera
The French Riviera experienced a flowering of the Baroque art movement in the 17th century, which marked the area's architecture and decorative arts.
Nice
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Nice can be considered the capital of the French Riviera.
Located in the Bay of Angels, the city was founded by the ancient Greeks. It has attracted many famous artists over the years and is now also on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Considered the capital of the French Riviera, Nice is a city that manages to capture the attention of tourists, thanks to the retro charm of the old town, the elegant belle époque-style architecture, the languid life around the harbor, the many art museums, such as the Matisse Museum and the Marc Chagall Museum, and the wonderful promenades along the sea, most notably the Promenade des Anglais. This is one of the most famous promenades on the French Riviera, a magnificent promenade surrounded by a beautiful urban setting, full of stunning period buildings, arcades and small squares overlooking the bay. In addition, several international events take place here: from the carnival to the Nice-Cannes marathon to the Paris-Nice cycling race.
French Riviera Events Calendar
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Contemporary art in the French Riviera
The French Riviera is home to many contemporary art museums that, every year, attract tourists from all over the world. From Hyères to Nice, via Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Antibes, and Biot, there are several cities that host contemporary art museums.
Chagall and the French Riviera
Marc Chagall was a French naturalized Russian painter, among the best known of the 20th century. His name is linked to two cities on the French Riviera-Nice, Vence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the city where he lived until his death.