Musee Bonnard, Le Cannet

Museum dedicated to French artist Pierre Bonnard

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Pierre Bonnard stayed in this beautiful Belle Epoque house in Le Cannet for over 20 years and painted many of his famous works here.

Bonnard was a founding member of the post-impressionist group Les Nabis, together with Edouard Vuillard and Maurice Denis. His works are built with bright colours that create poetic symbols based on his own personal imagery.

The museum itself is a large complex developed around the original Belle Epoque mansion, with gardens, terraces, exhibition spaces, educational spaces and a gift shop. It has a permanent collection of Bonnard paintings, as well as changing exhibitions.

They host regular events and activities including drawing and painting workshops.

Open from 10:00 to 19:00. In July and August, they close at 20:00. Closed on Mondays.

Directions

Le Cannet is north of Cannes and can be reached by car on autoroute A8, sortie 42; or by bus on the Palm Express to Mairie du Cannet.

When to come

Occasional closures may take place when new exhibitions are being installed, check the website link above for the latest news. They are also closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.