Fernand Léger National Museum

Bringing together a unique collection of paintings, ceramics and drawings, the Musée National Fernand Léger collection enables everyone to discover this major avant-garde artist (1881-1955), from his cubist research to the great colorful compositions of the 1950s. A pioneer of modern art, he left a lasting mark on the twentieth century through the power of his artistic language and his openness to the changing world.

Designed by Russian architect André Svetchine, the building combines purity of line with an explosion of color on its facades, decorated with mosaics and ceramics. In the heart of a cool, shady Mediterranean park, the museum is surrounded by monumental sculptures, created from models by the artist, and offers a panoramic view over the hills of the village of Biot. The museum presents an exceptional collection of 450 works (paintings, sculptures, drawings, films, theater sets, tapestries, mosaics, ceramics) that retrace the different stages of Léger's pictorial career, from 1905 to 1955. This is the only museum in the world dedicated to Fernand Léger, a major 20th-century artist who lived and worked in Biot. Accessible to all, the museum offers a wide range of activities to discover its collections and learn about the great names of twentieth-century art.