Some consider the beautiful resort town of Antibes to be on par with Monaco.
It indeed features a great selection of tourist attractions and appealing architecture, and it’s conveniently located on the Cote d’Azur between Nice and Cannes, along the French Riviera.
Antibes is a great starting point for excursions to surrounding towns and villages such as Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Saint Paul, Villefranche sur Mer and Menton.
Musée d’Archéolgie
At the Musée d’Archéolgie in Antibes there’s a selection of Etruscan and Greek finds from the Mediterranean region, all housed within a 17th century former fortress. If nothing else come to this museum to enjoy the fabulous views over the sea and the mountains.
Le Fort Carre
The fort on the harbour “Le Fort Carre” dates from 1550. Napoleon lived here and returned later as a prisoner. There are guided tours to “Le Fort Carre” several times a day.
Picasso Museum
Pablo Picasso lived in Antibes in the 1940s, and this museum, located within the house in which he lived, houses one of the best collections of Picasso works in the world.
The Picasso Museum is at the top of the old cosy neighbourhood Vieil Antibes inside the Chateau Grimaldi.
As well as numerous works by Picasso himself, there are works by Fernand Léger and Miro.
Antibes Harbour and yacht club
Walking along the busy harbour, Port Vauban, you’ll see everything from small fishing boats to some of the world’s largest yachts.
And at the ‘Billionaire Row’ within Antibes Yacht Club, the gigantic and luxurious yachts lie side by side.
Hotels and apartments
Antibes has many fine hotels, but if you plan to travel here in the high season, it can be a great advantage to be early to get good accommodation.
Although some Apartment Hotels have a small kitchen or kitchenette, you don’t need to be dependent on eating out every day.
The luxury hotels in Juan les Pins
A few kilometres to the west lies Juan les Pins, known for its luxury hotels.
Every summer, jet setters from all over Europe are gathered here, enjoying the nice beaches and lively nightlife.
You find a slightly younger audience in Juan les Pins than in Antibes.
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