From Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer to Fernand Léger in Biot

This museum is dedicated to Renoir, the famous impressionist French painter. It is housed in Domaine des Collettes, in the last house of the painter. Renoir bought this property in 1908 and got his house built, he spent here the rest of his life until 1919. In the house, you can see where Renoir lived and some original art works by him and also by others about him. You can visit the garden as well and see the setting and atmosphere for many of his paintings. The farm at the end of the parc was the setting of the 1959 movie "Picnic in the Grass" directed by his son Jean Renoir, renowned French filmmaker.
Open hours: Wednesday - Monday: 10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00 Closed on Tuesdays.
The open hours slightly change according to the season, you can check the website for more information.

The National Museum of Fernand Léger was built in a 1960s style architecture building especially to host some huge masterpieces of Fernand Léger like the 500 square meters mosaic on the façade. The museum showcases more than 450 artworks. You can also enjoy the nice garden around the museum.
Open hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 (until 17:00 November to April) Closed on Tuesdays.
More information about the museum and rolling exhibits on the website.

Have lunch at this good restaurant, with a nice shady outside area. Different options with local fresh products including good vegetarian meal.
Open hours: Sunday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Closed on Saturdays.

Biot is famous for glassware. So, here you will visit the eco-museum where they explain how it works, but you will also see glassblowers in action. Very interesting visit to learn about the local arts and crafts. Nice galleries of glass art pieces. And of course, you can buy souvenirs. You can also visit some glassware production shops in town. And if you want to bring something home, it is the right place to do so since this is where it is made.
Summer open hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 13:30, 14:30 - 19:00
Winter, spring, fall open hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 13:30, 14:30 - 18:00

Walk around the pedestrian historical center of Biot with old narrow streets and medieval doors. Check out the main square of the Arcades and the church.

This museum is housed in an old chapel and hospital from the 17th century. You will learn about the history of Biot and enjoy a nice collection of fountains and jars. Ceramics is a big part of arts and crafts in the area.
Open hours: Wednesday - Sunday 14:00 - 18:00 Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

After this nice day sightseeing museums and exploring the old town of Biot, where it can be very hot in Summer, it is a good idea to relax on the beach and enjoy a swim in the sea. Juan Les Pins is quite famous and a very busy beach in summer, the sea is nice and warm. After the beach, you can leave your car at the hotel and have a shower before dinner.

Have dinner at this nice restaurant with a pleasant terrace. Seafood and fish is a good choice here, with very good desserts. The restaurant is located right beside the pine tree garden called "La pinede" in French, you can have a nice digestive walk there after dinner.
Open hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 14:00, 19:00 - 22:30

This is a nice hotel in a nice location to spend the night. If you have energy, Juan Les Pins is quite famous for its nightlife, so you will find a lot of bars and clubs at walking distance if you don't want to go to bed early.