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Situated on the south east coast of the French Riviera, Nice, France hardly needs an introduction as one of the most beautiful and sophisticated regions in the world. Nice is the second-largest city in the Provence-Alpes Cote d’Azur - often referred to as the Queen of the French Riviera. Whether you call it the Côte d’Azur or the French Riviera, this is a prime location for discovering historical art and cultural highlights.
Artistic
treasures and gems are bountiful in Nice. Many discreetly tucked away in
peaceful gardens, up craggy hillsides, and even atop ancient ruins. Others scattered
along the Mediterranean seascape. One remarkable treasure perched high above
Nice is Cimiez Hill. From this
extraordinary vantage point, Nice offers cityscape views where the azure
Mediterranean Sea beckons you to explore more of the jewels in the
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur province.
At
the foot of Cimiez Hill is the Musée National Marc Chagall, opening its doors
to honor the talents and philanthropic generosity of this great Franco-Russian
artist. It is an extraordinary art
museum that is the benefactor of the largest public collection of Chagall’s
works, including seventeen masterpieces entitled, The Biblical Message. In
1966, Marc Chagall originally donated the Biblical Message series to the French
State, first being exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, and eventually making its
permanent home in the upper-class neighborhood on Cimiez Hill in Nice.
With
the collaboration of Marc Chagall, the museum’s architectural design includes a
large airy, polygon shaped room, which exhibits the first of twelve biblical
message interpretations – all edifying the first two books of the Old
Testament: Genesis and Exodus. The
remaining five wall-size paintings – The Song of Songs explodes in fiery reds,
telling the story of Solomon. All seventeen masterpieces render powerful
spiritual and religious stories all told through Marc Chagall’s artistic color,
passion, and whimsical symbols.
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| Abraham and the Three Angels |
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| Follow link for additional Biblical Message images |
The
Musée Marc Chagall is a must see with its peaceful and light filled
environment, and enriching art, all defined by his own imaginative style. The
Musée contains decades of Chagall’s artistic career as he continued to work up
to his death on March 28, 1985, in nearby Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France where he
is buried.
The
French Riviera is just waiting for you to amble through its winding hillsides,
discover small villages, and climb its hilltops to discover a treasure-trove of
artistic treasures.
Museum Access Details
Musée National Marc Chagall (website)
36 Avenue Dr Ménard,
06000 Nice, France
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 53 87 20
36 Avenue Dr Ménard,
06000 Nice, France
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 53 87 20
Transportation: Bus #15 or #22/ 1.50€
Entrance fee: 10€
Closed Tuesdays
Bus Schedule for French Riveria: Lignes d'Azur (lignesdazur.com)
Treasure of the French Riviera: Musée National Marc Chagall by J. Christina appeared on the digital magazine Perfectly Provence on May 30, 2018. Perfectly Provence is a digital lifestyle and Mediterranean magazine for locals and visitors - focused exclusively on the South of France.
Treasure of the French Riviera: Musée National Marc Chagall by J. Christina appeared on the digital magazine Perfectly Provence on May 30, 2018. Perfectly Provence is a digital lifestyle and Mediterranean magazine for locals and visitors - focused exclusively on the South of France.
About J. Christina:
J. Christina is founder at Scribbles and Smiles, travel
writer, and amateur photographer. Christina (Christie) is married to John,
a.k.a. Mr. Christie. Where Mr. Christie is right on-board with their travel
jaunts around the world - sharing in their blogging endeavors - hence,
their bespoke pen name, J. Christina.
After many years of intrepid travel, they thoughtfully
opened their treasure-trove of European travelogues, artfully sharing with a
worldwide audience. Intentionally sharing the joie de vivre through their words
and images, so others can travel vicariously.
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