Visit Antibes, the Mediterranean city

1. Visit the heart of Old Antibes

Head for the old town to get in tune with the Côte d’Azur rhythm. Here, warmth and conviviality are the watchwords, soak up the local colors and visit the Provencal market.

Fish, fruit and vegetables, traditional dishes and local artisans: succumb to Mediterranean flavors as you stroll through the stalls of this typical market. Open every morning in summer and Tuesday to Sunday the rest of the year. With your basket full and the sun at its zenith, it’s time to head home and enjoy your finds!

Take a detour to Rue du Saint-Esprit: you’ll cross paths with the Chapelle Saint-Esprit d’Antibes and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception. Two ochre-colored monuments well worth a visit!

3. Overlook the city at Fort Carré

At 43 meters high, the 16th-century Fort Carré is a must-see during your stay in Antibes. A monument steeped in history, it’ll give you all the keys you need to unlock the city’s secrets!
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Good news: because of its small size, the Fort can be visited by small groups (no more than ten people). A great opportunity to enjoy a privileged visit. Your guide will take you into the chapel, kitchens and soldiers’ quarters.

The highlight? The tour ends at the top of the fort’s ramparts, with a 360° view of the Mediterranean and the town of Antibes in the background!
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As the sun sets, the Port Vauban at the foot of the fort invites you to take a stroll among the typical sailboats and luxury boats.

4. Climb to the famous Chapelle de la Garoupe

To round off your visit to Antibes in style, why not take in one of the region’s finest views? To get there, take the forest-lined Chemin du Calvaire and climb up to the Plateau de la Garoupe. Panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Cannes and Nice coastlines: breathe, you’ve arrived!

Can you see the Garoupe lighthouse? It’s one of the most powerful lighthouses on the Côte d’Azur, with a luminous intensity of over 2 million candelas!

Then head for the sanctuary of La Garoupe: home to the famous Chapelle de Notre-Dame de la Garoupe, a listed historic monument. Dating from the late Middle Ages, the edifice comprises a tower, the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garde and that of Sainte-Hélène. While some believe it to be the most beautiful chapel in the world, it is nonetheless one of Antibes’ heritage gems!

To take full advantage of this idyllic setting, the terrace of the café du plateau features on its menu: Pissaladière, Niçois stuffing and pan bagnat! Certified Moment Parfait!