What to See & Do
Antibes Overall Appeal ★★★★☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Walking Tour | ★★★★★ | Walking Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 02 | Pastry Class | ★★★★★ | Pastry Class | Class | Paid |
| 03 | Coastal Path | ★★★★☆ | Hiking | Self | Free |
| 04 | Rampart-Seafront + Marina | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 05 | Seafront West | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 06 | Old City Center | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 07 | Beaches | ★★★☆☆ | Beaches | Self | Either |
| 08 | Food Market | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 09 | Garoupe Chapel | ★★☆☆☆ | Church + Panorama | Self | Free |
| 10 | Garoupe Lighthouse | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 11 | Cathedral | ★★☆☆☆ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 12 | Picasso Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 13 | Marineland | ★★☆☆☆ | Marine Zoo Park | Self | Paid |
| 14 | Thuret Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 15 | Carré Fort | ★☆☆☆☆ | Fort + Panorama | Either | Paid |
| 16 | Posidonia | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Sea | Self | Paid |
| 17 | St. Bernardin Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Free |
| 18 | Hartung Bergman | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Abstract Art | Self | Paid |
| 19 | Arcades Cultural Center | ★☆☆☆☆ | Contemporary Art | Self | Free |
| 20 | Archeology Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Archeology | Self | Paid |
| 21 | Postcard Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Postcard | Self | Paid |
| 22 | Peynet Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Cartoonist | Self | Paid |
| 23 | Exflora Park | ★☆☆☆☆ | City Park | Self | Free |
| 24 | Tourist Train | ★☆☆☆☆ | City Train Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 25 | Bus Tour | ★☆☆☆☆ | Bus Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 26 | Big Wheel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Ferris Wheel | Self | Paid |
| 27 | Art Galleries | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
01. Walking Tour
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Walking Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Immerse yourself in the charm of Antibes with a guided walking tour. Stroll through the old town’s narrow streets, learn about its rich history, and admire the coastal views.
02. Pastry Class
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Pastry Class
Visit Class
Cost Paid
Indulge in a hands-on experience learning to create classic French pastries taught by a skilled baker.
03. Coastal Path
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Hiking
Visit Self
Cost Free
This scenic hike, known as the Sentier du Littoral or Sentier Tirepoil, offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean as you walk along the rugged coastline of the Cape of Antibes.
🥾 Komoot – Difficulty: Easy
The coastal path corresponds to the section from the departure point to the 3rd point of this route.
04. Rampart-Seafront + Marina
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The ramparts, situated on the east side of the city, were constructed starting in the 16th century to protect the city from sea attacks.
The northern section of the ramparts runs along the city’s large port. Further south, they border part of the old town, where they are lower and blend more with the waterfront.
They offer views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Port of Antibes, and the old town.
At the end of the ramparts in the northern part stands a contemporary sculpture called Le Nomade, created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.
The large port of Antibes is called Port Vauban. It is located between the ramparts and the old town and is known for hosting, among others, luxury yachts.
05. Seafront West
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The western seafront of Antibes is more modern, featuring extensive sandy beaches and bustling with activity, including restaurants, bars, and shops.
06. Old City Center
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Antibes’ old city center is the heart of local life, featuring a delightful blend of narrow streets, charming squares, and historic architecture.
07. Beaches
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Beaches
Visit Self
Cost Free or Paid
Antibes has about 25 kilometers of coastline and is home to numerous beaches. They are not very wide and vary in length, consisting of sand or pebbles. There are free public beaches and paid private ones offering various services.
08. Food Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
Antibes’ main food market takes place in the old city center, in a covered hall.
It is held every morning of the week, except Mondays during the off-season.
09. Garoupe Chapel
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
Garoupe Church sits in the south of Antibes, atop a the Garoupe hill overlooking the city.
It dates back to the 15th century and was enlarged and renovated in the following centuries. Its interior walls are notably covered with ex-votos.
Outside the chapel, there is an orientation table providing a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
10. Garoupe Lighthouse
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
The lighthouse, located next to the chapel on Garoupe Hill, stands 29 meters tall, placing its top 103 meters above sea level. It is open for visits on certain days of the week.
Visitors can climb its 116 steps to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.
11. Cathedral
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Cathedral
Visit Self
Cost Free
The site of the cathedral was already occupied by a church in the 5th century and has undergone several periods of deconstruction, reconstruction, and renovation over the centuries, reflecting various architectural styles today.
12. Picasso Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Picasso Museum in Antibes is housed in the Château Grimaldi, where Pablo Picasso worked and lived for a short period. It is dedicated to showcasing Picasso’s works, along with pieces from his contemporaries.
The site also has a terrace with sculptures and offers a view of the sea.
13. Marineland
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Marine Zoo Park
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Marineland is a marine zoo park located in the north of Antibes, offering a variety of animal exhibits and shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, and other marine animals.
The park also includes a water park and a min-golf.
There is also a small amusement park (non-aquatic) on the other side of the site.
14. Thuret Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Thuret Garden is a botanical garden established in the 19th century, nestled in the heart of Antibes, filled with Mediterranean and exotic plant species.
15. Carré Fort
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Fort + Panorama
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Paid
Carré Fort is an ancient military star-shaped fort perched 26 meters above the coast, dating back to the 16th century.
The summit of the fort offers views of the old town, the large Vauban Marina, and the sea.
There is also a small trail around the fort, as well as a more remote trail that follows the shoreline.
16. Posidonia
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Sea Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Posidonia is a specialized museum focused on the underwater ecosystems of the Mediterranean, including both habitats and species.
17. St. Bernardin Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
This small chapel, also known as the White Penitents Chapel, located in the old town, dates back to the 16th century. Its interior is richly decorated.
18. Hartung Bergman
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Abstract Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
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.
19. Arcades Cultural Center
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Contemporary Art
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Arcades Cultural Center is a small venue for contemporary art exhibitions, with a rotating display of local and international artists.
20. Archeology Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Archeology Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
This small museum offers a glimpse into the ancient history of Antibes, which was once a significant Greek and later Roman settlement known as Antipolis, featuring local items from this era.
The museum is located in a former small fort that was part of the city’s defensive system, alongside the ramparts
21. Postcard Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Postcard Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Postcard Museum is a quirky little museum dedicated to the history and art of postcards. It showcases an impressive collection of vintage postcards from France and around the world.
The museum was founded by a passionate postcard collector.
22. Peynet Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Cartoonist Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free or Paid
This small museum is dedicated to the works of 20th-century French humorous illustrator Raymond Peynet, and more broadly to humorous drawing.
It features illustrations, posters, press drawings, lithographs, dolls, porcelain items, and more.
23. Exflora Park
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Park
Visit Self
Cost Free
A city park with waterfront green spaces, fountains, and walking areas.
24. Tourist Train
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Train Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
The Tourist Train offers a leisurely ride through the city’s major sights, providing visitors with a quick overview of its historic and modern attractions.
25. Bus Tour
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Bus Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
The Antibes bus tour takes visitors on a ride around the city, offering guided commentary on local history and notable landmarks.
26. Big Wheel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Ferris Wheel
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Big Wheel is located near Vauban Marina, offering panoramic views of the city, the marina, and the sea.
27. Art Galleries
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
Antibes is home to a number of small art galleries that you can visit.
