Antibes
France · French Riviera · 10 m
Description
Antibes is a historic coastal town on the Côte d’Azur, blending Mediterranean charm with art, history, and the elegant atmosphere of the French Riviera. Located between Nice and Cannes, the town is known for its picturesque old quarter with winding lanes and a Provençal market, the Musée Picasso in the Château Grimaldi, the expansive Port Vauban, and its beautiful beaches. Antibes combines historic architecture and the relaxed lifestyle of southern France with the sophisticated ambience of pine-covered Cap d’Antibes and the lively seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins. Its scenic setting on the Mediterranean makes Antibes one of the most distinctive destinations on the Côte d’Azur.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Antibes Old Town and Provençal Market
- Picasso Museum (Château Grimaldi)
- Cap d'Antibes and Sentier du Littoral
- Antibes Ramparts and Seafront
- Port Vauban and Quai des Milliardaires
- Fort Carré
- Provençal Market (Marché Provençal)
- Antibes Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea)
- Nomade Sculpture
- Garoupe Plateau and Panoramic Viewpoint
- Garoupe Chapel
- Garoupe Beach
- Salis Beach
- Juan-les-Pins Beaches
- Juan-les-Pins Seafront and Pine Grove
- Jazz à Juan (July)
- Villa Eilenroc and Gardens
- La Garoupe Lighthouse
- Chapelle Saint-Bernardin
- Archaeology Museum of Antibes
- Hartung-Bergman Foundation
- Antibes and Juan-les-Pins Sailing
- Riviera Cuisine and Provençal Seafood
- Provence Rosé
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Biot
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry