La Malmaison Art Centre

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The La Malmaison Art Centre, in Cannes

The La Malmaison Art Centre is a place of exhibitions on the Croisette, the last vestige of the former Grand Hôtel of Cannes. The Cannes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this space dedicated to modern and contemporary art, facing the sea.

The vestige of the Grand Hôtel become an art centre

In perpetual dialogue with the Croisette and the sea in the background, this elegant small building is the only vestige of what was formerly the Grand Hôtel of Cannes. Built in 1863, at the time when the town was becoming a seaside resort prized by the international aristocracy, this vast and luxurious establishment included several gaming and relaxation lounges. Of this disappeared palace remains today only this pavilion, a witness of the hotel splendour of the nineteenth century. Reconverted, it now shelters the La Malmaison Art Centre, an exhibition space devoted to modern and contemporary art, which presents throughout the year quality temporary exhibitions, honouring great artists. Its privileged location, on the prestigious Croisette, makes it a cultural setting facing the bay. A witness of the past and a place of creation, the La Malmaison Art Centre is a pleasant cultural stop of the discovery of Cannes.

What to see

Here you discover the elegant pavilion on the Croisette, the only vestige of the former Grand Hôtel of 1863, a witness of the hotel splendour of the nineteenth century, reconverted into an art centre devoted to modern and contemporary art, which presents all year round quality temporary exhibitions facing the bay. The La Malmaison Art Centre is a cultural setting of Cannes. It is a stop for art lovers, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The La Malmaison Art Centre lies on the Croisette, facing the sea, in Cannes, reachable on foot. The exhibitions follow their own programme and hours, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

What was the La Malmaison Art Centre in Cannes?

The only vestige of the former Grand Hôtel of Cannes, built in 1863; of this disappeared palace remains only this pavilion, reconverted into an art centre devoted to modern and contemporary art, which presents temporary exhibitions on the Croisette.