This unpretentious place is a nice collection of Cocteau works. Note especially the lizard mosaic on the floor of entrance hall.

Magnificent presentation of Cocteau's 'Lovers' series, from 1961, joyous and colourful. And at the entrance, the opportunity to buy a postcard collection of the same paintings, and also postcards of the marriage room at the Mairie. Don't miss it!

Cocteau himself selected the old bastion on the seafront as a display for his work. He designed the grand mosaic floor in the entrance hall and also the 2 mosaics along the façade. It is a tiny bastion, so only a small selection of his...More

While visiting Menton there are two buildings that immediately draw your attention - this stunning modern museum across the street and Le Bastion. Both feature Jean Cocteau's works and both are included in the cost of admission. This particular museum, however, is our favourite. Combine...More

My friend and I enjoyed our visit to the Musee du Bastion. The small selection of Jean Cocteau's pottery, tapestries, and artwork were well displayed and easily viewed. If you have a limited time to view his artwork I would recommend this museum.

The original Cocteau museum designed and restored by Cocteau himself, this is an absolute gem. It is small and intimate and a visit probably won't last even an hour but it brings you much closer to the artist himself than he wide spaces of the...More

Located in the ancient bastion and includes Cocteau's former workship. This place oozes charm. There are a couple of amazing large tapestries, some great pottery work and a number of Cocteau's paintings, including his "Pecheur et la jeune fille" series. I enjoyed this very much.