Summer Guided Tours
This summer, Villa Arson invites you to discover two guided tours: one focusing on the architecture and gardens, and the other exploring the current exhibition.
Belvedere Tour: A Villa, Gardens and a Panorama
Belvedere is a walk led by an art school student, offering an introduction to the history of Villa Arson as well as an exploration of its architecture and gardens.
Situated on Saint-Barthélemy Hill, Villa Arson occupies an extensive estate of more than two hectares, overlooking the city of Nice and the Bay of Angels. Pathways, patios, amphitheatres, terraces and hanging gardens intertwine around the former residence of the Arson family. Designed in the 1960s by architect Michel Marot, this remarkable architectural ensemble — a veritable labyrinth of stone and vegetation — is best discovered on foot through a leisurely stroll.
Schedule
Every opening day at 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Estimated duration: 30 minutes
“Among the Sun’s Rays” Tour in the exhibition Staring at the Sun
Led by an art school student, this guided tour offers an opportunity to discover the exhibition of Villa Arson’s recent graduates. It invites visitors to explore the practices and perspectives of the emerging artists featured in Staring at the Sunthrough the unique and situated perspective of a mediator who has experienced the art school from within.
Schedule
Every opening day at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Estimated duration: 1 hour
Practical Information
Opening hours: every day except Tuesdays, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm in July and August, and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in September.
Booking: no reservation required.
Audience: suitable for all ages.
Meeting point: at the entrance to the art centre.
The tours are also available in English.
Contact: servicedespublics@villa-arson.org
