OVERVIEW
Sections
- ACTIVITIES
- 4 STROLLS
- 5 MUSEUMS
- 4 BEACHES
- 1 FOOD MARKET
- 3 CHURCHES
- 2 GARDEN & PARK
- 3 PANORAMAS
- 2 OTHERS
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STROLLS
| Name | Appeal | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Antibes | ✦✦✦✦✧ | Old Town |
| 2 | Promenade Amiral de Grasse | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Rampart/Seafront |
| 3 | Quai Henri Rambaud | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Rampart/Pier |
| 4 | Sentier du Fort Carré | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Coastal Path |
1. Old Antibes
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Old Town
Full Name
Vieil Antibes
Old Antibes grabs you right away with its real, Mediterranean charm. You wander through these narrow, shaded little streets lined with colorful houses, and it just makes you want to stroll and take your time. You can still feel the presence of all the artists who once fell in love with the place.
At the heart of it all, there’s the covered market on Cours Masséna. Not far from there, you’ve got the free commune of Safranier. It’s got this tiny square and a real village feel that kind of reminds you of Montmartre in Paris. For decades, people have been celebrating weddings and festivals there like it’s frozen in time.
And the stones, they’ve got stories to tell too. Antibes, which used to be Antipolis back in the 4th century BC when it was a Greek city, went through raids, plagues, and loads of fortifications.
Today, Old Antibes still feels lively and welcoming, nothing like the postcard-perfect but lifeless seaside towns nearby. You can walk around all year long, soaking in the market, the museums, and the views of the Mediterranean.
2. Promenade Amiral de Grasse
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Rampart/Seafront
Full Names
Promenade Amiral de Grasse
Remparts d’Antibes
The Amiral de Grasse promenade follows the old city walls of Antibes, the ones built by Vauban, and they’re the only ones around here that have been completely preserved.
On one side you’ve got the sea, and on the other, the old town. It’s a super chill walk where history meets that classic Mediterranean beauty.
The view is pretty amazing too. You can see the whole coastline, the mountains way off in the distance, and the shape of Cap d’Antibes standing out.
As you walk along the ramparts, you also come across the Grimaldi Castle, which is now the Picasso Museum. It overlooks the sea and really reminds you how strong and well-protected the city used to be.
3. Quai Henri Rambaud
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Rampart/Pier
Full Name
Quai Henri Rambaud
Quai Henri Rambaud is one of those spots where the old town of Antibes really connects with the sea. As you walk along these old Vauban ramparts, you can feel the spirit of this seaside town, solid and steady, like it’s been standing strong against time itself.
The views here are something else. You’ve got the Mediterranean stretching out in front of you, the Fort Carré standing proud at the port’s entrance, and the Alps in the distance like a painted backdrop.
Right below the walls, there’s the huge Port Vauban, one of the biggest marinas in Europe. Along the docks, you’ll see luxury yachts from all over the world, which gives Antibes a bit of that international, high-end vibe. But even with all the glitz, the old soul of the place is still there, fishing boats and classic sailboats remind you that life here has always moved with the sea.
So yes, walking along Quai Henri Rambaud is like stepping into both the city’s defensive past and its modern role as a yachting hotspot. It’s a vibrant, contrasting place where locals, sailors, and visitors all cross paths and soak in this one-of-a-kind setting.
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4. Sentier du Fort Carré
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Coastal Path
Full Names
Sentier du Fort Carré
Sentier du Littoral
Around the Fort Carré, there’s a walking path that follows the Saint-Roch cove, the walk is easy for everyone and gives you a view of the walls and the marina, all right next to the Mediterranean.
MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS
| Name | Appeal | Theme | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Picasso | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Picasso Art | €12 |
| 2 | Carte Postale | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Postcard | €8 |
| 3 | Archeological | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Archeology | €5 |
| 4 | Peynet | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Cartoonist | €5 |
| 5 | Les Arcades | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Contemporary Art | 0 |
1. Picasso
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Picasso Art
Price €12
Full Names
Musée Picasso
Château Grimaldi
The Picasso Museum in Antibes, set inside the Grimaldi Castle, is one of the most powerful places on the French Riviera to really get a feel for the artist’s world. Picasso stayed there in the fall of 1946, turning the vaulted rooms into his own studio. It was a super creative time for him, he painted straight onto the walls and produced works full of energy and optimism.
Some of the standout pieces include La Joie de vivre, a bright, Mediterranean celebration of life, and The Urchin Eater, a playful nod to everyday scenes. He also explored mythology with his Triptych with Centaur, adding another layer to his work during that period.
The museum also houses around fifty ceramics he made in Vallauris, where he lived for a few years and worked closely with local potters. These pieces blend creativity with local tradition, and you can really feel the playful, free-flowing spirit that runs through all his work.
The visit wraps up with sculptures like Bust of a Man with a Hat, showing how Picasso constantly moved between painting, drawing, and sculpture. And because this is a place where he actually worked, you can still feel that raw creative energy in the air. The museum’s not just a tribute, it’s a living space that captures Picasso’s joyful, vibrant vibe on the Riviera.
2. Carte Postale
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Postcard
Price €8
Full Name
Musée de la Carte Postale
The Postcard Museum, founded by a passionate postcard collector, is one of Antibes’ more offbeat cultural gems. It’s home to a pretty unique collection that tells the story of the town and the French Riviera through postcards, this everyday object that’s way more revealing than it seems.
The cards on display show slices of daily life from back in the day and how the landscapes have changed over time. Some are funny, others poetic, and a lot of them capture the rise of seaside tourism, when Antibes started making its way onto postcards sent all over the world.
It’s like a visual memory bank that draws in both postcard lovers and casual visitors. The museum gives you a fresh perspective on the region, blending local history, graphic art, and bits of social life, all through these little pieces of illustrated paper.
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3. Archeological
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Archeology
Price €5
Full Names
Musée d’Archéologie d’Antibes
Bastion Saint-André
The Archaeology Museum in Antibes takes you back to the city’s Greek and Roman roots, it was founded in the 4th century BC as Antipolis. It’s set inside the Saint-André bastion, and you’ll find mosaics, amphorae, sculptures, and everyday objects that were dug up right here in the area.
All these pieces help paint a picture of just how strategic Antibes used to be, a busy port sitting right at the crossroads of important sea routes.
4. Peynet
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Cartoonist
Price €5
Full Name
Musée Peynet et du Dessin Humoristique
This little museum pays tribute to the illustrator Raymond Peynet, best known for his iconic little lovers, characters full of tenderness that touched generations. Inside, you’ll see original drawings, sketches, and lithographs that really made a mark over the years.
Through his work, you get to know an artist who was both poetic and sharp, someone who could poke fun at society with a gentle kind of humor. The museum gives you a real sense of the range in his art, from press illustrations and cartoons to more personal, intimate sketches.
5. Les Arcades
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Contemporary Art
Price Free
Full Name
Espace Culturel Les Arcades
The Galerie des Arcades shines a light on contemporary art in Antibes. It hosts a mix of temporary exhibitions, giving a space for today’s artists to show their work. Whether it’s paintings, sculptures, or installations, this low-key spot in the heart of town helps create a real conversation between Antibes’ heritage and modern-day creativity.
BEACHES
| Name | Appeal | Type | Length | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponteil | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Sand | 250m (820ft) | Public/Private |
| 2 | Gravette | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Sand | 120m (400ft) | Public |
| 3 | Salis | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Sand | 300m (980ft) | Public |
| 4 | Fort Carré | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Pebbles | 120m (400ft) | Public |
1. Ponteil
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Sand
Length 250m (820ft)
Ownership Public/Private
Full Name
Plage du Ponteil
2. Gravette
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Sand
Length 120m (400ft)
Ownership Public
Full Name
Plage de la Gravette
3. Salis
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Sand
Length 300m (980ft)
Ownership Public
Full Name
Plage de la Salis
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4. Fort Carré
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Pebbles
Length 120m (400ft)
Ownership Public
Full Name
Plage du Fort Carré
FOOD MARKET
| Name | Appeal | Opening | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marché Provençal | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Tuesday* to Sunday mornings | Covered |
*Also on Monday mornings during June, July, and August.
1. Marché Provençal
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Opening Tuseday* to Sunday mornings
Setting Covered
Full Name
Marché Provençal
And under the covered hall on Cours Masséna, you’ve got the Provençal market, a real local institution. It’s a burst of color, scent, and sound, with vendors chatting in that warm southern accent.
Stalls overflow with seasonal fruits and veggies, olives, cheeses, cured meats, and bunches of fresh herbs. But it’s more than just a place to shop, it’s where locals and visitors mix, sharing a moment in a lively, friendly atmosphere.
CHURCHES
| Name | Appeal | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antibes Cathedral | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Cathedral |
| 2 | Notre-Dame de la Garoupe | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church |
| 3 | St-Bernardin | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chapel |
11. Antibes Cathedral
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Cathedral
Full Names
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Immaculée-Conception
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea
The Cathedral stands proudly in the heart of old Antibes, with its simple but elegant facade. Step inside and you’ll find rich baroque furnishings and a striking main altar. The place also holds some precious artworks, including a retable believed to be by Louis Bréa, a key figure in the region’s religious painting scene.
The architecture and decor reflect just how spiritually important the city has been over the centuries. And since it’s right next to the Picasso Museum and the Provençal market, the cathedral feels like a natural part of Antibes’ vibrant, living heritage.
9. Notre-Dame de la Garoupe
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church
Full Names
Église Notre-Dame de la Garoupe
Chapelle de la Garoupe
Sanctuaire de la Garoupe
Église Notre-Dame de Bon Port
Perched up on Cap d’Antibes, the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garoupe used to be a real sanctuary for sailors. Its walls are covered with maritime ex-votos, model boats, plaques, and religious tokens, all left behind by seafarers who came to place their fate in the Virgin’s hands. The place still has this quiet, moving atmosphere, simple but deeply touching.
Step outside and you’ve got one of the most stunning views on the French Riviera. On one side, you see the Bay of Nice and the snow-capped Alps, and on the other, the Estérel hills diving into the Mediterranean.
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3. St-Bernardin
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Chapel
Full Names
Chapelle Saint-Bernardin
Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
This small chapel located in the old town, dates back to the 16th century. Its interior is richly decorated.
GARDEN & PARK
| Name | Appeal | Type | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thuret | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Botanical Garden | 0 |
| 2 | René Cassin | ✦✧✧✧✧ | City Park | 0 |
1. Thuret
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Botanical Garden
Full Name
Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret
Created in the 19th century by botanist Gustave Thuret, this acclimatization garden brings together an impressive mix of plant species from all over the world. You’ll find pines, eucalyptus, palm trees, and rare plants growing in a calm, peaceful setting, perfect for exploring the incredible variety of greenery that thrives in the Mediterranean climate.
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2. René Cassin
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type City Park
Full Name
Jardin René Cassin
This little city park near the port is a spot to relax. With greenery, play areas, and shady benches, it’s a favorite hangout for locals looking for a break.
PANORAMAS
| Name | Appeal | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phare de la Garoupe | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Lighthouse | |
| 2 | Fort Carré | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Fort | |
| 3 | Picasso Museum | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Museum's Terrace |
1. Phare de la Garoupe
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Lighthouse
Full Name
Phare de la Garoupe
The Garoupe Lighthouse, perched 29 meters above ground on Cap d’Antibes, which puts it 103 meters above sea level, is one of the most powerful in the Mediterranean. Its beam can reach up to 60 kilometers out to sea.
It’s right next to the Notre-Dame de la Garoupe chapel, and once you’ve climbed its 116 steps, you’re rewarded with a wide view over the entire coastline.
2. Fort Carré
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Fort
Full Name
Fort Carré
Built in the 16th century and later reinforced by Vauban, Fort Carré is one of Antibes’ most iconic landmarks. Thanks to its strategic spot at the entrance to the port, it was perfectly placed to keep an eye on sea traffic and protect the town. Shaped like a star, with sloped walls and solid ramparts, it stands high above the sea and Saint-Roch cove.
It was never taken by the enemy, and it still feels like a powerful fortress, steeped in centuries of military watchfulness. A visit there gives you views over the town and coastline. It’s a must-see if you want to understand Antibes’ defensive history.
OTHERS
| Name | Appeal | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Nomade | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Statue |
| 2 | Art Galleries | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Art Galleries |
1. Le Nomade
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Statue
Full Name
Le Nomade
Set on the ramparts of the port, the monumental sculpture Le Nomade by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa stands tall, a hollow human figure made of letters. Facing the sea, this contemporary piece feels both delicate and massive at the same time. It’s a symbol of Antibes and it draws in visitors with its striking presence.
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2. Art Galleries
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Antibes is home to a number of small art galleries that you can visit.
WHAT TO SEE & DO
5. Seafront West
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Seafront
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Promenade du Soleil
The western seafront of Antibes is more modern, featuring extensive sandy beaches and bustling with activity, including restaurants, bars, and shops.
15. Posidonia
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Sea Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Posidonia, Espace Mer et Littoral
Posidonia is a specialized museum focused on the underwater ecosystems of the Mediterranean, including both habitats and species.
17. Hartung Bergman Foundation
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Abstract Art Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Fondation Hans Hartung et Anna-Eva Bergman
The Hartung Bergman Foundation is dedicated to the works of 20th-century abstract artists Hans Hartung and Anna-Eva Bergman, showcasing their distinct styles of art in a tranquil setting.
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22. Exflora Park
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Park
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Parc Exflora
A city park with waterfront green spaces, fountains, and walking areas.
25. Ferris Wheel
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Ferris Wheel
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Grande Roue
The Big Wheel is located near Vauban Marina, offering panoramic views of the city, the marina, and the sea.
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