Musée Renoir & Les Collettes

Les Collettes has been restored to appear as it did when Renoir lived here, from 1908 until his death in 1919. Although crippled by arthritis, he continue to sculpt here; in order to paint, he used assistants and tied the brush to his hands.

The house was built in 1907 in an olive and orange grove. A bust of Mme Renoir graces the entrance room. You can explore the drawing room and dining room on your own before going up to the artist's bedroom. In his atelier are his wheelchair, easel, and brushes. The terrace of Mme Renoir's bedroom has a stunning view of Cap d'Antibes and Haut-de-Cagnes. On a wall hangs a photograph of one of Renoir's sons, Pierre, as he appeared in the 1932 film Madame Bovary. Although Renoir is best remembered for his paintings, in Cagnes he began experimenting with sculpture. The museum has 20 portrait busts and portrait medallions, most of which depict his wife and children. The curators say they represent the largest collection of Renoir sculpture in the world.

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