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Between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a renowned coastal resort with plenty of activities of all kinds. The city also boasts old quarters and, with the Cap d'Antibes, one of the most upscale residential areas.
Overview of Antibes
Between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a renowned coastal resort with plenty of activities of all kinds. The city also boasts old quarters and, with the Cap d'Antibes, one of the most upscale residential areas.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 73,000 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 26.48 km².
- Altitude: from 0 to 163 m.
- Website: http://www.antibesjuanlespins.com
History of Antibes-Juan les Pins
What to See in Antibes
Cape of Antibes
This is the peninsula located south of Antibes, which can be explored via the Tire-Poil footpath (3.5 km). You’ll find stunning coastal scenery and several beautiful estates here.
This is the peninsula located south of Antibes, which can be explored via the Tire-Poil footpath (3.5 km). You’ll find stunning coastal scenery and several beautiful estates here.
Fort Carré
This is a 16th-century military fort that can be visited with a guide. It offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
This is a 16th-century military fort that can be visited with a guide. It offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
Thuret Garden
This 4-hectare botanical garden features an extensive collection of exotic plants and trees.
This 4-hectare botanical garden features an extensive collection of exotic plants and trees.
Juan-les-Pins
This upscale seaside resort is administratively part of Antibes. It boasts beautiful sandy beaches and a view of the Lérins Islands. Juan-les-Pins is also famous for its jazz festival.
This upscale seaside resort is administratively part of Antibes. It boasts beautiful sandy beaches and a view of the Lérins Islands. Juan-les-Pins is also famous for its jazz festival.
Marineland Antibes
A marine-themed park that opened over fifty years ago, featuring several aquariums, a dolphinarium, and a water park.
A marine-themed park that opened over fifty years ago, featuring several aquariums, a dolphinarium, and a water park.
Old Antibes
Narrow streets and old buildings make up the historic part of the town. It’s also a lively shopping area.
Narrow streets and old buildings make up the historic part of the town. It’s also a lively shopping area.
Museums
Musée d'Archéologie
Housed in a Vauban-era fortification, the museum brings together land and underwater excavations carried out in the city and its surroundings.
Housed in a Vauban-era fortification, the museum brings together land and underwater excavations carried out in the city and its surroundings.
Musée de la carte postale
A permanent exhibition of several thousand postcards from all eras and countries, along with themed temporary exhibitions.
A permanent exhibition of several thousand postcards from all eras and countries, along with themed temporary exhibitions.
Peynet Museum and Humorous Drawing
This is a museum dedicated to Raymond Peynet, a post-war illustrator, and more broadly to humorous drawings.
This is a museum dedicated to Raymond Peynet, a post-war illustrator, and more broadly to humorous drawings.
Musée Picasso
Housed in the Grimaldi Castle, part of which once served as a studio for Picasso, the museum displays many of his works and creations, along with pieces by other artists such as Miró and Fernand Léger.
Housed in the Grimaldi Castle, part of which once served as a studio for Picasso, the museum displays many of his works and creations, along with pieces by other artists such as Miró and Fernand Léger.
Musée de la Tour
This is a museum of folk arts and traditions. It traces the history of Antibes over recent centuries.
This is a museum of folk arts and traditions. It traces the history of Antibes over recent centuries.
What to Do in Antibes
Beaches and Swimming
Hikes
Climate and Weather in Antibes
The area enjoys a sunny Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. October and November see the most rainfall, sometimes with violent storms.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antibes | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
Transportation
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Getting Around
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Nearby
Among the (many) interesting places near Antibes:
Cannes
Its Croisette, its festival, its beaches, and its old town make Cannes a must-visit on the French Riviera for many travelers.
Its Croisette, its festival, its beaches, and its old town make Cannes a must-visit on the French Riviera for many travelers.
Riviera Corniche
This is the scenic route (actually three distinct roads) running from Nice to Menton, offering stunning panoramic views of the entire coastline.
This is the scenic route (actually three distinct roads) running from Nice to Menton, offering stunning panoramic views of the entire coastline.
Lérins Islands
A small archipelago facing Cannes, administratively linked to it. You can visit the fort that once imprisoned the Man in the Iron Mask and a botanical garden (on Sainte Marguerite), as well as a monastery (on Saint-Honorat).
A small archipelago facing Cannes, administratively linked to it. You can visit the fort that once imprisoned the Man in the Iron Mask and a botanical garden (on Sainte Marguerite), as well as a monastery (on Saint-Honorat).
Esterel Massif
This pretty mountain range along the coast runs from Fréjus (83) to the outskirts of Cannes (06). You can explore it on foot or by car along the "Corniche d'Or".
This pretty mountain range along the coast runs from Fréjus (83) to the outskirts of Cannes (06). You can explore it on foot or by car along the "Corniche d'Or".
Menton
On the Italian border, Menton offers a port and a charming, colourful old town, as well as being a seaside resort.
On the Italian border, Menton offers a port and a charming, colourful old town, as well as being a seaside resort.
Monaco
Between Nice and Italy, the tiny principality draws hundreds of thousands of “visitors” every year, whether for luxury stays, day trips, or—more and more—cruises.
Between Nice and Italy, the tiny principality draws hundreds of thousands of “visitors” every year, whether for luxury stays, day trips, or—more and more—cruises.
Nice
France’s fifth-largest city is also the capital of its département. Its climate, beaches, vibrancy, and beauty (especially the Old Town) make it one of the most visited places in France.
France’s fifth-largest city is also the capital of its département. Its climate, beaches, vibrancy, and beauty (especially the Old Town) make it one of the most visited places in France.
Saint-Paul de Vence
One of the most beautiful villages in Provence, traditionally beloved by artists, and home to the Maeght Foundation. The village is "associated" with the nearby town of Vence.
One of the most beautiful villages in Provence, traditionally beloved by artists, and home to the Maeght Foundation. The village is "associated" with the nearby town of Vence.
Further Reading
Recommended
Cape of Antibes
★★★ This is the peninsula located south of Antibes, which can be explored via the Tire-Poil footpath (3.5 km). You’ll find stunning…
Worth a look / Other
Juan-les-Pins
★★ This upscale seaside resort is administratively part of Antibes. It boasts beautiful sandy beaches and a view of the Lérins Islands…
Marineland Antibes
★★ A marine-themed park that opened over fifty years ago, featuring several aquariums, a dolphinarium, and a water park.
Picasso Museum (Antibes)
★★ Housed in the Grimaldi Castle, part of which once served as a studio for Picasso, the museum displays many of his works and creations…
Old Antibes
★★ Narrow streets and old buildings make up the historic part of the town. It’s also a lively shopping area.
Fort Carré
★ This is a 16th-century military fort that can be visited with a guide. It offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
Thuret Garden
★ This 4-hectare botanical garden features an extensive collection of exotic plants and trees.
Archaeology Museum (Antibes)
★ Housed in a Vauban-era fortification, the museum brings together land and underwater excavations carried out in the city and its…
Postcard Museum (Antibes)
★ A permanent exhibition of several thousand postcards from all eras and countries, along with themed temporary exhibitions.
Musée de la Tour (Antibes)
★ This is a museum of folk arts and traditions. It traces the history of Antibes over recent centuries.
Peynet Museum and Humorous Drawing
★ This is a museum dedicated to Raymond Peynet, a post-war illustrator, and more broadly to humorous drawings.