Picasso museum Vallauris War and peace

War and Peace, Picasso Museum in Vallauris

The Picasso Museum in Vallauris, more precisely named the Chapelle Picasso, is located in the former chapel of the château. In fact, Pablo Picasso painted two opposing works here: war and its misfortunes on the one hand. Peace on the other, and the joys of life. In the center, the Four Parts of the World.

These works gave the museum its name: War and Peace. It is one of Picasso’s major works.

Picasso’s ceramics

Picasso’s ceramics are exhibited in the main body of the building. The exhibition is adjoining. These collections of the artist’s ceramics feature famous works, such as these sheep figures or the dove. A short, highly instructive film presents Picasso’s involvement with the town of Vallauris, where he attracted many artists.

Note that on the Paul Isnard square stands L’Homme au mouton, a statue created by Picasso, which he donated to the town of Vallauris. It is one of the artist’s very few outdoor statues.

This was a prosperous period for the town.

Practical information about the Musée Picasso Guerre et paix

• Musée Picasso La Guerre et la paix
  Place de la Libération, 06220 Vallauris
• Open daily, 10am to 12:15pm and 2pm to 5pm from September 16 to June 30. In summer, closed 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6pm.
  Except Tuesday, January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25.
• Official website