Visit Antibes, the Mediterranean city
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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 friendliness are the watchwords, soak up the local colours and visit the Provencal market.
Fish, fruit and vegetables, traditional dishes and local artisans: succumb to the flavours of the Mediterranean as you stroll through the stalls of this typical market. It’s open every morning in summer and from 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 down rue du Saint-Esprit and you’ll come across the Chapelle Saint-Esprit d’Antibes and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception. Two ochre-coloured monuments well worth a visit!
2. Marvel at the Musée Picasso
The façade of the Musée Picasso sets the scene: art, views and cachet. At the gateway to old Antibes by the sea, in the Grimaldi castle, the museum dedicated to the artist Picasso blends in with the white stones of the ramparts!
Whether you choose to visit on your own or with a guide, the works of Picasso, Nicolas de Staël, César and Modigliani will hold no secrets for you.
The advantage of a guide? Learn more about the context in which the works were created and the link between the artists and the town of Antibes.
Don’t leave the museum too quickly! The visit to the museum continues outside the stone walls, on its pretty panoramic terrace, where you can admire a painting combining azure blue and a sculpture by Mirò. You’ll leave with stars in your eyes!
The Picasso Museum is not the only art centre in town!
To continue your artistic visits, here are a few museums not to be missed:
- Musée Peynet: humorous and satirical drawings
- Musée d’archéologie: history of Antibes during Antiquity
- Postcard museum
- Musée de la tour: customs and habits from the 19th to the 20th century in Antibes
3. Overlook the town at Fort Carré
At 43 metres high, the 16th-century Fort Carré is a must-see during your stay in Antibes. A monument steeped in history, it will give you all the keys you need to unlock the city’s secrets!
of the town!
The good news is that, because of its small size, the Fort can be visited by small groups (no more than ten people). It’s a great way to enjoy a privileged visit. Your guide will take you into the chapel, the kitchens and the soldiers’ bedrooms.
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!
of Antibes!
As the sun sets, the Port Vauban at the foot of the Fort invites you to take a stroll along the waterfront, between typical sailboats and posh boats.
4. Climb up to the famous Chapelle de la Garoupe
To round off your visit to Antibes in style, why not take in one of the most beautiful views in the region? To get there, take the forest-lined Calvary path and climb up to the Garoupe plateau. Panoramic views of the Mediterranean, the coastline of Cannes and Nice: 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!
Next stop is 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 building consists of 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 make the most of this idyllic setting, the menu on the terrace of the Plateau café includes Pissaladière, Niçois stuffing and pan bagnat! Certified Perfect Moment!
Do you have any questions? We've got the answers!
- Why visit Antibes?
Within its ramparts, the town of Antibes abounds in markets, sunny little streets and historic heritage. Of course, the white sandy beaches are not to be outdone, so don’t forget your swimming costume!
- What are the must-see districts in Antibes?
● The Safranier district: decorated with beautiful flower-filled houses, the Safranier district is close to the Amiral de Grasse promenade. A perfect district to soak up the Provencal atmosphere of Antibes.
● Le Vieil-Antibes: In the heart of the town, staying in this district is ideal for a weekend away: close to all the places of interest, you can do everything on foot!
● Le Cap d’Antibes: more out of the way, this district gives access to superb coves and beaches.
- What to do in Antibes
Antibes is packed with activities! Here’s a small selection of things to do during your stay:
● See the sailing boats in Port Vauban
● Visit the Picasso museum
● Take a walk along the coastal path
● Laugh at the Peynet museum
● See the sculpture Le Nomade
● Picnic in the Pinède garden
- What to visit near Antibes
Situated between Nice and Cannes, Antibes has plenty to offer! A few examples of things to do in the surrounding area:
● Visit the Lérins islands, opposite Cannes
● Smell the perfumes of the town of Grasse
● Take a stroll through the village of Èze
● Eat an ice cream in Juan-Les-Pins
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