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Island of Sainte Marguerite (Cannes) – Take a
short boat trip from the Port of Cannes to the Island of Sainte Marguerite
(Ile Ste-Marguerite). In the 18th century, the island had an infamous fort
that was a prison and home to "the man in the iron mask." The
island has good swimming and a nice climb up to old fort, Fort de l'Ile,
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Musée International de la Parfumerie (Grasse) –
Inside this perfume museum, you can see perfume bottles dating back to the
Romans and don't miss Marie Antoinette's cosmetics case. Also tour "parfumeries,"
in Grasse, small perfume factories to learn about how perfume is made (perfume
is for sale too). Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard are three popular parfumeries. |
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Biot – This charming town is famous for it's handblown
glass. Go to a glassworks to watch the artisans, melting, shaping, and blowing
glassware. Take home a souvenir of bubbles in the finished glassware. |
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Renoir's House (Cagnes-sur-Mer) –
Visit Renoir's studio, "Les Collettes," much as it was when he painted there,
surrounded by his family. Here he painted some of his most famous paintings,
such as The bathers, and scenes, such as Washerwomen at Cagnes,
and The farm at Les Collettes. |
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Musee Picasso (Antibes) – The Picasso
Museum has not only painting, sculpture and pottery by Picasso, but works
by Miro. Picasso worked in the Chateau Grimaldi, and the chateau is now
a wonderful setting for the museum. |
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Baou St. Jennet (St. Jennet) – Climb
up this towering pile of rock above the town of St. Jennet. This is a day
hike that younger kids can do, and along the way there are wonderful views
to the sea. You'll also want to pack a picnic lunch. |
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Shy Sylvette,
a teenager with a long blond ponytail, becomes a model for Picasso.
He paints tons of pictures of her, makes sculptures (which don't
look at all like her), and eventually Sylvette becomes a painter
herself. (Picture book)
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Mini-biography
of Renoir, the Impressionist "painter of happiness."
Renoir made chalk drawings on the floor of his father's shop;
his outdoor scenes of people having fun were revolutionary at
the time; Renoir liked to paint his children. (Picture book)
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Hilarious story of Pigasso and Mootisse, based on the true story
of Picasso and Matisse. When both artists criticize each other's
paintings, things really get out of hand. Fabulous illustrations,
bursting with color and fun. (Picture book)
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Sparkling mystery adventure set in the Cote D'Azur. When an antique jewelry box is stolen from the Villa, two kids, a dog Petit, and guitar-playing Monsieur Padam are hot on the trail of the thieves. Beaches, boats and charming local color. (Chapter book)
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(More children's
books on other France pages) |
