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Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and stole four paintings, dropping two in the museum garden as they fled.

Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and stole four paintings, dropping two in the museum garden as they fled.

The intruders escaped with "Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," while "Portrait of Madame Pichon" and "Coco Reading," a portrait of Renoir's son Claude, were recovered on the grounds.

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The intruders escaped with "Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," while "Portrait of Madame Pichon" and "Coco Reading," a portrait of Renoir's son Claude, were recovered on the grounds.

According to Mayor Bryan Masson, the museum alarm sounded at 5:48 a.m. local time and municipal police arrived at 5:53 a.m. He described the pair as "wearing helmets, gloves, and combat gear" and carrying "an electric knife and hacksaw."

According to Mayor Bryan Masson, the museum alarm sounded at 5:48 a.m. local time and municipal police arrived at 5:53 a.m. He described the pair as "wearing helmets, gloves, and combat gear" and carrying "an electric knife and hacksaw."

The mayor's office estimated the works at €9 million (about $10.4 million). The thieves entered by cutting through a fence on the western side of the grounds, away from the main entrance.

The mayor's office estimated the works at €9 million (about $10.4 million). The thieves entered by cutting through a fence on the western side of the grounds, away from the main entrance.

The museum, closed until further notice, opened in 1960 in Renoir's last home, where the painter died in 1919 at age 78. Its collection includes his easel and wheelchair, along with sculptures, furniture and photographs.

The museum, closed until further notice, opened in 1960 in Renoir's last home, where the painter died in 1919 at age 78. Its collection includes his easel and wheelchair, along with sculptures, furniture and photographs.

The theft follows <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/thieves-rob-louvres-crown-jewels-in-minute-heist">the October Louvre robbery</a>, in which <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/thieves-steal-m-crown-jewels-from-louvre-in-min-heist">about €88 million worth of French crown jewels</a> were taken. Four suspects were arrested, but the jewels remain missing.

The theft follows the October Louvre robbery, in which about €88 million worth of French crown jewels were taken. Four suspects were arrested, but the jewels remain missing.

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Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and took four paintings, dropping two of them in the museum garden as they fled, according to Mayor Bryan Masson.

Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and took four paintings, dropping two of them in the museum garden as they fled, according to Mayor Bryan Masson.

The intruders escaped with "Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," while "Portrait of Madame Pichon" and "Coco Reading," a portrait of Renoir's son Claude, were recovered in the grounds, officials said.

The intruders escaped with "Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," while "Portrait of Madame Pichon" and "Coco Reading," a portrait of Renoir's son Claude, were recovered in the grounds, officials said.

Masson said the museum alarm sounded at 5:48 a.m. and municipal police arrived at 5:53 a.m. He described the pair as wearing helmets, gloves and combat fatigues and carrying an electric knife and a metal saw.

Masson said the museum alarm sounded at 5:48 a.m. and municipal police arrived at 5:53 a.m. He described the pair as wearing helmets, gloves and combat fatigues and carrying an electric knife and a metal saw.

The mayor's office estimated the value of the works at 9 million euros, or about $10.4 million. The thieves entered by cutting through a fence on the western side of the grounds, away from the main entrance.

The mayor's office estimated the value of the works at 9 million euros, or about $10.4 million. The thieves entered by cutting through a fence on the western side of the grounds, away from the main entrance.

The museum opened in 1960 in Renoir's last home, where the painter died in 1919 at age 78. Its collection includes his easel and wheelchair, along with sculptures, furniture and photographs, and it has closed until further notice.

The museum opened in 1960 in Renoir's last home, where the painter died in 1919 at age 78. Its collection includes his easel and wheelchair, along with sculptures, furniture and photographs, and it has closed until further notice.

The theft follows the October Louvre robbery, in which about 88 million euros of French crown jewels were taken. Four suspects were arrested, but the jewels remain missing, Europol said last month that art thefts in Europe are turning more violent.

The theft follows the October Louvre robbery, in which about 88 million euros of French crown jewels were taken. Four suspects were arrested, but the jewels remain missing, Europol said last month that art thefts in Europe are turning more violent.

France keeps losing its treasures because it refuses to guard them. Thieves cut a fence, smashed a window and walked off with Renoirs worth about 9 million euros, less than a year after the Louvre raid. Museums across Europe have become escape rooms for criminals, and the heritage of a nation is the prize.

France keeps losing its treasures because it refuses to guard them. Thieves cut a fence, smashed a window and walked off with Renoirs worth about 9 million euros, less than a year after the Louvre raid. Museums across Europe have become escape rooms for criminals, and the heritage of a nation is the prize.

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The alarm sounded and police were on site within five minutes, which is exactly how a working system behaves. Two paintings were dropped or recovered in the escape, and Italian investigators proved this year that stolen Renoirs can come home. The real fix is smarter funding for small museums, not pretending every historic villa can be a fortress.

The alarm sounded and police were on site within five minutes, which is exactly how a working system behaves. Two paintings were dropped or recovered in the escape, and Italian investigators proved this year that stolen Renoirs can come home. The real fix is smarter funding for small museums, not pretending every historic villa can be a fortress.

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Thieves Steal Two Renoirs From French Riviera Museum

Thieves Steal Two Renoirs From French Riviera Museum

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France keeps losing its treasures because it refuses to guard them. Thieves cut a fence, smashed a window and walked off with Renoirs worth millions of euros, less than a year after the Louvre raid. Museums across Europe have become escape rooms for criminals, and a nation's heritage is the prize.

France keeps losing its treasures because it refuses to guard them. Thieves cut a fence, smashed a window and walked off with Renoirs worth millions of euros, less than a year after the Louvre raid. Museums across Europe have become escape rooms for criminals, and a nation's heritage is the prize.

The alarm sounded and police were on site within five minutes, which is how an efficient system works. Two paintings were recovered during the escape, and Italian investigators have proved that stolen Renoirs can come home. The real fix is smarter funding for small museums, not pretending every historic villa can be a fortress.

The alarm sounded and police were on site within five minutes, which is how an efficient system works. Two paintings were recovered during the escape, and Italian investigators have proved that stolen Renoirs can come home. The real fix is smarter funding for small museums, not pretending every historic villa can be a fortress.

Stolen masterpieces are worth millions — until they're stolen, as selling famous art is nearly impossible: buyers risk arrest and public display exposes the crime. So stolen paintings often become underground currency, hidden for years or traded between criminals. With recovery rates as low as 2%, many disappear forever.

Stolen masterpieces are worth millions — until they're stolen, as selling famous art is nearly impossible: buyers risk arrest and public display exposes the crime. So stolen paintings often become underground currency, hidden for years or traded between criminals. With recovery rates as low as 2%, many disappear forever.

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