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Your trip to Antibes.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Antibes – Provença-Alpes-Costa Azul Destination Côte d'Azur about 185 km from Marselha

How to get there

Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) Nice · 18 km
Gare d'Antibes 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Via Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), about 18 km away, by train or bus. TER trains stop at Gare d'Antibes and link the town to Nice and Cannes in a few minutes; some TGVs from Paris also stop there.

How many days

One day lets you see the old town, the Musée Picasso, the harbour and the Fort Carré. With two days, add Cap d'Antibes and the beach at Juan-les-Pins. It works well as a day trip from Nice or from Cannes.

When to go

May, June and September usually have pleasant weather and fewer crowds. July and August are for the beach and festivals in Juan-les-Pins; the sea is usually warmer from July to September. The Villa Eilenroc is closed in August.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The old town, the port and Fort Carré are within walking distance of the Gare d'Antibes. Juan-les-Pins has a train station and there are buses to the Cap d'Antibes. A car only helps if you want more freedom to get around the cape.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Antibes

Morning
Provençal market and Musée Picasso
Start at the provençal market on the Cours Masséna and continue to the Musée Picasso, in the Château Grimaldi, with its terrace overlooking the sea.
Afternoon
Ramparts, Gravette and Port Vauban
Walk along the ramparts, go down to the Plage de la Gravette and skirt the Port Vauban to the Quai des Milliardaires and the sculpture Nomade.
Late afternoon
Fort Carré
Visit Fort Carré and view the old town from the top of the cliff. Check the time of the last visit.
Evening
Dinner in the Old Town
Return to the Vieil Antibes for dinner; restaurants usually open from 7:30 p.m.

2 days in Antibes

Day 1

Morning
Market and Musée Picasso
Provençal market and Musée Picasso, with time for the nearby cathedral.
Afternoon
Port Vauban and Fort Carré
Walk around the port, the Quai des Milliardaires, and a visit to Fort Carré.
Late afternoon
Ramparts and Gravette
Late afternoon on the ramparts and at the Plage de la Gravette.
Evening
Vieil Antibes
Dinner and a stroll through the old town's narrow streets.

Day 2

Morning
Cap d'Antibes
Bus to La Garoupe beach and a walk along the Sentier du Littoral, passing the Villa Eilenroc on days when it is open.
Afternoon
Juan-les-Pins
Head to Juan-les-Pins to have lunch and spend the afternoon on the sandy beach.
Late afternoon
Pinède Gould
Walk through the Pinède Gould and along the Juan-les-Pins waterfront.
Evening
Night in Juan-les-Pins
Dinner in Juan-les-Pins; in July check the Jazz à Juan schedule. Return to Antibes by train.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Antibes worth a day trip from Nice?

Yes. The TER train takes only a few minutes between Nice and Antibes, and the old town, the Musée Picasso and the port can be seen on foot in a single day.

Does Antibes have a sandy beach?

Yes. The Plage de la Gravette, next to the ramparts, and the beaches of Juan-les-Pins are sandy.

Is the Marineland de Antibes still operating?

No. The Marineland water park closed permanently in January 2025.

Where to stay in Antibes?

In the old town or near Port Vauban to get around on foot; in Juan-les-Pins if your focus is the beach and nightlife in summer.

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