The Fernand Léger National Museum in Biot, French Riviera
Less than 20 kilometers from Cannes, the Fernand Léger National Museum is an interesting visit for all art enthusiasts. It houses the finest collection of works by the French Cubist artist.
To get to this museum, please do not hesitate to request a quote for your transportation. We offer excursions on the French Riviera and provide a four-seater sedan and an eight-seater Mercedes van for all your journeys.
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Overview of the Fernand Léger Museum
The Fernand Léger Museum was built by the painter’s wife, Nadia Léger, and his assistant Georges Bauquier in 1960. It is located on the Mas Saint-André in Biot, the painter’s residence and workplace. He had acquired this mas in 1955, shortly before his death.
The museum was designed by architect Andreï Svetchine. It is situated in the middle of a cool and shaded park designed by Henri Fisch. It features a very pleasant refreshment area for admiring the mosaics displayed on the museum’s exterior walls.
The Fernand Léger Museum exhibits about a hundred works by the artist, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.
Fernand Léger and World War I
Fernand Léger was 33 years old in 1914. He was called to fight the Germans during World War I. He was part of an engineering regiment, the branch of the army where he had completed his military service.
He therefore spent the war providing logistical support to the infantrymen by building roads and trenches. Even though he escaped the horror of front-line combat, this experience deeply affected him.
Fernand Léger was thus inspired by World War I, and numerous works and drawings illustrating the war can be found. The most famous being “The Card Players,” painted in 1917.
A Chauffeur Service for the Fernand Léger Museum
Azur VTC offers to take you to Biot from Cannes or anywhere on the French Riviera by chauffeur-driven car. We offer a more comfortable mode of transport than a taxi at a better price.
For groups, we can provide an eight-seater Mercedes van. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 06 48 28 98 15 or via the contact form for more information.
Practical Information
Fernand Léger National Museum
Chemin du Val de Pome 06410 Biot
Tel: 04 92 91 50 20
Open daily except Tuesdays and public holidays from 10 AM to 5 PM
Website: https://en.musees-nationaux-alpesmaritimes.fr/fleger/
Photo credit: Ecce Art