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Are you acontemporary art<\/strong> lover? We recommend a visit to the New Villa Paloma National Museum<\/strong> during your stay in Monaco. Housed in an early 20th-century villa<\/strong> in the La Condamine neighborhood, it is open duringtemporary exhibitions<\/strong>. These exhibitions are dedicated to major artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the tranquil setting of this institution and its garden, with a superb view of the Rocher<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n

Here are some useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to the New Villa Paloma National Museum in the Principality of Monaco.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Is a visit to the New Villa Paloma National Museum worthwhile?<\/h2>\n\n

Yes, this exhibition space opened in 2010 and is well worth a visit! It has enabled the New National Museum of Monaco, created in 1972 in the Villa Sauber, to add 875m2 of space over 3 floors. The Villa Paloma, dating from the early 20th century, also offers visitors a pleasant setting. We enjoyed its elegant garden overlooking the Rock. During our visit, we enjoyed an exhibition dedicated to American artist George Condo. We loved his paintings and sculptures depicting hybrid, sometimes deformed, human figures.<\/p>\n\n

With your ticket to Villa Paloma, you can also visit Villa Sauber. These tours are some of the best things to do in Monaco<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n

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George Condo, Robot Girl <\/em>(2012), gilded bronze.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

What you can see<\/h2>\n\n

A vegetable garden<\/h3>\n\n
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As you enter the museum, you enter a lush setting. To your right, you’ll see a small vegetable garden, formerly an educational garden. We were able to identify aromatic plants, edible flowers and local, seasonal fruits and vegetables. The aim of the garden is to preserve and promote local flora, with a view to passing on the knowledge. It is the subject of workshops for both the general public and schools.<\/p>\n\n

An antique garden overlooking the Rock<\/h3>\n\n
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We were seduced by the Villa Paloma garden. Built in successive balconies, it offers stunning panoramic views of the Rocher and Port de la Condamine. The museum is located in the hills above Monaco. Its “antique-style” gardens were designed by Octave Godard, a pupil of the famous landscape gardener Edouard Andr\u00e9 (1840-1911). Octave Godard is best known for his contribution to the invention of the Mediterranean garden in the early 20th century, characterized by regular forms and the use of local plants. He was very active in Nice<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n

Stained glass and mosaic paving<\/h3>\n\n
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The all-white Villa Paloma looks quite sober. One part of the building is more contemporary, in perfect harmony with the classical, geometric fa\u00e7ade. The interior is equally uncluttered, although some decorative elements caught our eye, such as this superb stained glass window. Very colorful, it shows Art Nouveau influences, with the use of plant and animal motifs, but also Art Deco, with a very geometric background. In our opinion, the blue and purple tones were in perfect harmony with the brighter touches of pink and red. On the next floor, a Rococo-influenced mosaic paving also impressed us!<\/p>\n\n

High-quality temporary exhibitions<\/h3>\n\n
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The museum offers high-quality temporary exhibitions, showcasing the 10,000 works in Monaco’s national collection. We were lucky: during our stay in Monaco, an exhibition on the American artist George Condo was taking place! As we like his figures, both strange and full of humanity, we were delighted. We had never seen so many of the artist’s works. They came from private collections and national museums all over the world! Occupying the entire villa, the exhibition allowed us to deepen our knowledge of the painter. We wandered through themed rooms highlighting the major themes in his work (portraits of women, forgery of old masters, imaginary figures…). We’re sure that you too will discover an exhibition that will leave a lasting impression on you at Villa Paloma!<\/p>\n\n

An audiovisual room<\/h3>\n\n
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In addition to numerous exhibition rooms, Villa Paloma features a pleasant audiovisual room. A film is shown at regular intervals to provide a better understanding of certain aspects of the current exhibition. For example, we saw a documentary on George Condo. We found his interview very interesting, as the painter explained his artistic approach and motivations. We were captivated! <\/p>\n\n

A reading room: “La Table des Mati\u00e8res” (The Table of Contents)<\/h3>\n\n
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Finally, on the garden level, we spotted a room that intrigued us, called “La Table des Mati\u00e8res”. Don’t be afraid to enter: it’s a library, a social space and a forum. It was designed in 2011 by the museum’s visitors’ service. Curators and mediators, as well as gardeners, transmit content intended for the museum’s public: wall texts, videos, plants, a selection of books… One of the walls is also intended to host the “Work of the Month”, presenting a contemporary artist or a heritage work. So you can sit back and satisfy your curiosity!<\/p>\n\n

Access to the New Villa Paloma National Museum in Monaco<\/h2>\n\n

Where is the museum?<\/h3>\n\n