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Musée Bonnard
It is the only museum in the world dedicated to Bonnard. For once, a brochure sentence is actually useful, so we will keep it.
MAMETAS SAYS
Small compared with the cultural giants, but deeply rooted in its surroundings. Bonnard found in Le Cannet the light and landscape that fed much of his later work.
Why we go
The museum focuses on Pierre Bonnard and his connection with Le Cannet, where he lived for many years. Displays change regularly, with major loans and temporary exhibitions.
What to actually look at
Do not arrive expecting one permanent display frozen all year. Check the current show first. The 2026 Bonnard exhibition is listed through 31 October.
PRACTICAL
Time needed1 hour
When to goClosed on Mondays. Open until 31 October, then from 21 November 2026 with “Bonnard, the collections”, until 23 May 2027.
Pair it withOld Le Cannet, then Cannes and the sea, a few minutes away.
Hours & priceOpen until 31 October, then closed for a rehang; reopening on 21 November. Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-6pm from September to June, 10am-8pm in July-August. Full price €8 (reduced €5); during collection exhibitions, such as the one from 21 November, €5 (reduced €3.50). Last entry 30 minutes before closing
BookingOfficial information ↗︎
Le Cannet is not Cannes. Which is partly why you can breathe a little easier here.