Vallauris Travel Guide

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      Picasso's Valluaris
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  • Place Paul Ismard, Vallauris FR 1974
      Place Paul Ismard, Vallauris FR 1974
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  • La guerre et la paix, Vallauris FR 1974
      La guerre et la paix, Vallauris FR 1974
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Picasso sculpture - Man with Goat

Picasso sculpture - Man with Goat, Vallauris

 comagirl Says:  You can see a picture of this sculpture elsewhere among the tips for this town. Picasso spent a significant amount of time in this town after WWII, and presented this art work to the town. 

Chateau Museum - Ceramics Ancient & Modern

Chateau Museum - Ceramics Ancient & Modern, Vallauris

 comagirl Says:  Who knew ceramics could be so fascinating?!!! The Chateau (Castle) Museum in Vallauris offers a very engaging overview of the town's most famous product. Indeed, since WWII, it has been the host for a biennial ceramic art competition. The museum's collection includes... 

Guerre et Paix - Large Picasso mural

Guerre et Paix - Large Picasso mural, Vallauris

 comagirl Says:  This very large work is painted on the interior barrel vault of the Chateau (Castle) chapel, directly across the courtyard from the Castle Museum. It is a little overwhelming, almost too big for the space, but is another strong statement by Picasso, who spent time living i... 

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 I had put off visiting Vallauris for many years when, finally, curiosity and a spare day got the better of me. There is no direct bus connection from Nice as it is not on any of the TAM routes.... 

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 Place Paul Ismard “game of boules, otherwise known as pétanque, is perhaps the sport that is closest to French hearts. Similar to British lawn bowling or Italian bocce, the French version is... 

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