Antibes Old Town
Antibes
A seaside old town with fortified walls between Nice and Cannes, home to one of Europe's largest yacht harbours, a Provençal market and a city-wall promenade.
Antibes lies between Nice and Cannes. It was founded by the ancient Greeks, and its old town is enclosed by 17th-century sea walls designed in the style of Vauban. Port Vauban is one of Europe's largest yacht harbours, and the 'Billionaires' Quay' is lined with superyachts. On the harbour, the star-shaped Fort Carré fortress can be visited. In the old town, the Marché Provençal sells spices, olives, cheese and flowers in the mornings, while the surrounding alleys are filled with restaurants and galleries. Walking south along the ramparts, you can see the sea and the snow-capped Alps together. From Nice, the TER train takes about 20 minutes, and it can be combined with the Picasso Museum and Cap d'Antibes for a day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day (market about 7:00 am–1:00 pm; closed Mon in off-season)
Nearby sights
- Musée Picasso Antibes
- Cap d'Antibes
- Lérins Islands
- Cannes / Palais des Festivals
- Saint-Paul-de-Vence
- Fondation Maeght
- Chapelle du Rosaire (Matisse Chapel)
- Promenade des Anglais