While the entire apartment has been carefully renovated, what remains from Matisse’s time are the large windows and glass exposures in the great room. There are four balconies in total and a bow window, which Matisse wasin front of in 1938. There is a large, light-filled living room with a dining area; an updated kitchen that connects to a balcony and seating area; and a formal entryway.
In addition to its grand lobby and entertaining spaces reminiscent of a bygone era, Régina has a cellar, double garage, full-time caretaker, swimming pool, a park, tennis court, a playground, and a gym. The dramatic landscaped grounds and Belle Époque-style facade feel like you’re living in a palace. The opulence and history can be felt at every turn. Nice is one of the most coveted spots along the French Riviera, with Monaco to the east and Cannes, Antibes, and St.
Matisse not only lived in this apartment but used a room here as his studio. Françoise Gilot, muse and lover of Matisse’s rival, fellow artist Pablo Picasso, told the: “It was interesting to see that he lived the way he painted—when you entered the house, you were in his universe.