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THE BEST STREET ART SPOTS ON THE COTE D’AZUR!

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The Côte d’Azur is a truly a land of inspiration for many street artists. Like an open-air museum, they pay homage to the history of a district or a town, or pass on multiple messages through their works. Here is a panorama of the best street art spots on the Côte d’Azur.

NICE, A PIONEERING LAND FOR STREET ART

Did you know that the founding father of street art was from Nice? Often described as a humanist and a rebel, Ernest Pignon-Ernest distinguished himself for over 50 years with his compelling works.

Today, many creations highlight the diversity and richness of Nice’s graffiti artists. Like “Gaïa et ses papillons” [Gaia and her butterflies], the first street art graffiti created by the famous Otom.

Under the subway of the Allianz Riviera stadium, a wonderful tribute has been paid to the club OGC Nice by six famous artists. The other part guards a reminder of the Tour de France’s passage through the town.

Head for the Château de Crémat to discover the latest work by the excellent César Malfi. There, you’ll discover a large portrait of Nikaïa, the Greek nymph who gave her name to the town of Nice!

“The 109” is also a renowned spot for street art lovers, to be discovered during a guided tour! You’ve got it! In Nice, art turns up everywhere!

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STREET ART PUTS ON A SHOW IN CANNES!

In the town that hosts the Cannes Film Festival, movie icons are displayed on large-scale wall frescos.

You will no doubt be fascinated by the gigantic frescos portraying Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo in the heart of the Gambetta district. The winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Taxi Driver proudly flies its flag neat the Square du Prado.

From La Croisette to the old town of Le Suquet, look up: these cinema works can be seen throughout the town.

Get a greeter to accompany you, so you don’t miss anything. These cinema enthusiasts will offer you a different view of the town and will lead you to discover unusual locations!

Street art is a new art form that is turning up in Cannes and which brings a touch of modernity and creativity to its heritage. An original way of discovering the town in a different way and marvelling at the pop-up works that are so remarkable.

ANTIBES JUAN-LES-PINS, A STREET ART REFERENCE

Spray paint, chalk, brushes, rollers…Here’s what you can grab hold of during the Coul’Heures d’Automne Festival.

Large-scale wall performances and participatory workshops take pride of place during this international urban art festival that takes place every Autumn half-term holiday.

In fact, the purpose of the event is to enhance urban art while involving local residents.

These innovative creative processes unique to the region thus allow for giving a different view of the environment in Antibes and for highlighting art in public spaces.

From beach roads to the narrow streets of Old Antibes, nineteen large-scale works have therefore been created by flagship artists from the Côte d’Azur Street Art scene.

Buoyed by a very rich cultural heritage, opt for the Antibes Street Art guided tour. This guided visit to the town centre will allow you to discover Antibes from a different perspective!

STROLL THROUGH THE STREETS OF GRASSE, IN THE HEART OF URBAN ART

A renowned Art and History Town, Grasse puts the spotlight on culture and art in all its forms.

At the entrance to the town, the Traverse de la Gare thus reflects the town’s identity. Illuminated by the talent of local artist Clément Dixneuf, it offers pedestrians a contemplative break along the route that leads to the town centre.

The women that pick flowers in the fields rub shoulders with the vats of the biggest perfume houses from Grasse in which they will finish their work. Unbelievably poetic!

A renowned event, Street Class is also making a return on 27 to 29 April on Cours Honoré Cresp. Every year, the event allows hundreds of young people to discover hip-hop culture through art. Graffiti, hip hop, beatbox and rap workshops are therefore offered free of charge to 11–18-year-olds.

Make an appointment to customize your headphones, compose a song, write a rap and take the mike, or even dance to a funky tune!

NUMEROUS STREET ART GEMS TO BE DISCOVERED ON THE CÔTE D’AZUR

From the seaside to the hinterland, the towns and village of the Côte d’Azur promises privileged spots for discovering street art.

Start with Saint-Paul-de-Vence, which offers a majestic graffiti by the famous multi-talented artist Yves Montand.

The Colle-sur-Loup also displays its desire to place street art at centre stage. After the enthusiasm around “La Colle-sur-Love” signed by the artist Faben, the town is inaugurating two works by Eric Garence and a fresco by César Malfi this summer.

From abstract to hyperrealism, from glass to steel, every summer the Biot Nocturnes d’Art promise a wonderful mix of styles, materials and unforgettable street art performances!

Multiple works of street art combine with modern works in Théoule-sur-mer.

Lastly, the heritage of Vallauris Golfe-Juan reveals itself around frescos by César Malfi, representing Napoleon’s landing in Golfe-Juan. The genius Picasso, who marked the town like no other, has his portrait displayed on a large scale thanks to the artist Pleks.

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    THE UNMISSABLE MASSOINS STREET ART FESTIVAL

    Buoyed by the success of the 1st Festival, the event awaited by street art enthusiasts returns on 13 and 14 May.

    This year, a large spot is devoted to female artists, to discover another facet of this art.

    Annabelle Tattu, Florence Fabris, Jen Miller, Djoulay La Papaye and Pika will therefore come and share their passion beside Cannes natives Trace mat and the artist Artmor1.

    In line with their inspiration, they will have you discover their worlds, and express their experiences and their emotions through the frescos, canvases and other works.

    An intimate moment in which sharing and friendship are the order of the day!

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