Four artworks were stolen from the Renoir Museum, located in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the Côte d'Azur. The museum houses works by the famous impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Two thieves carried out the robbery on Tuesday morning. Authorities were alerted after the theft was discovered at the museum.
During their escape, the thieves abandoned one of the four stolen works. The circumstances of the abandonment were not detailed in the article.
The Côte d'Azur is a well-known region in southern France for its beaches and luxury tourism, and is also an important cultural hub with various museums dedicated to renowned artists.
