nuSep 8, 2026, 09:01

Renoir artworks worth 9 million euros stolen from French museum

Thieves stole two valuable artworks by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from his namesake museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, after police were alerted by a security system. Although the suspects escaped, they were forced to abandon other stolen pieces in the museum gardens due to the rapid law enforcement response.

Thieves broke into the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, early in the morning to steal original artworks by impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The museum, located in the artist's former home, triggered an alarm just before 6:00 a.m., prompting an immediate response from local police. Although officers arrived within five minutes of the alert, the perpetrators managed to escape and remain at large. Authorities have since launched a search for the suspects, who were captured on security cameras during the raid.

While the burglars attempted to make off with twelve pieces of art, the quick police response forced them to abandon two items in the museum gardens. Mayor Bryan Masson confirmed that two additional works were successfully stolen, with a combined value estimated at 9 million euros. The mayor condemned the incident as a significant blow to the local cultural heritage of Cagnes-sur-Mer, where Renoir spent the final years of his life.

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