Antibes

Port Vauban Superyacht Spotting

Europe's largest yachting harbor hosts over 2,000 moorings including vessels over 100 meters, drawing billionaires and offering pr…

Fort Carré Panoramic Tours

This star-shaped 16th-century fortress on the Saint-Roche Peninsula provides 360-degree views of the Mediterranean, Antibes rampar…

Sentier du Littoral Coastal Hike

The 7km Cap d'Antibes trail winds through pine groves, hidden coves, and past the Baie des Milliardaires, revealing rocky shores a…

Housed in the 14th-century Chateau Grimaldi where Picasso lived and worked for six months in 1946, this museum showcases over 200 of his ceramics, paintings, and drawings inspired by the Riviera light. Visitors immerse in his joyful postwar phase amid Antibes-specific motifs like the sea and local landscapes.

Europe's largest yachting harbor hosts over 2,000 moorings including vessels over 100 meters, drawing billionaires and offering prime people-watching amid luxury liners. Stroll the quays to see icons like Ellen's pink hull or spot celebrity owners.

This star-shaped 16th-century fortress on the Saint-Roche Peninsula provides 360-degree views of the Mediterranean, Antibes ramparts, and distant Alps, with underground tours revealing military history. Climb for unmatched vistas unique to this coastal stronghold.

The 7km Cap d'Antibes trail winds through pine groves, hidden coves, and past the Baie des Milliardaires, revealing rocky shores and elite villas inaccessible by car. This path defines the peninsula's wild beauty contrasting urban glamour.

Narrow flower-lined streets in the walled old town mix medieval ramparts with artisan boutiques, gelato stands, and cafes evoking Picasso's era. Discover hidden squares and sea views from bastions built in the 17th century.

Daily (except Mondays) this covered market overflows with Riviera specialties like socca pancakes, niçoise olives, herbes de Provence, and fresh seafood from local boats. Sample cheeses and spices in a vibrant hub of Provençal culture.

Pedal or walk past extravagant estates like those of the Rothschilds and Gettys on the peninsula's forested paths, peeking at architecture blending Belle Epoque and modernist styles. This billionaire enclave sets Antibes apart from flashier Riviera spots.

White-sand stretches lined with palms and backed by Art Deco hotels offer calm waters and watersports, distinct from Antibes' rockier coves. Catch illuminated Palais des Congrès at night for Riviera glamour.

Walk the 16th-century sea walls from Port Vauban to the old town for golden-hour views of yachts and the Mediterranean, a ritual echoing the town's defensive past. Flowers and cannons add historic texture.

Beneath the Bastion St Andre lie excavated remains of ancient Antipolis, including baths and mosaics from the Greek trading port turned Roman outpost. This underground site reveals 2,500 years of layered history.

The only museum dedicated to absinthe in France explores its bohemian Riviera ties with distillery demos and herbal tastings linked to local artists. Pair with regional pastis for an authentic twist.

Ferry from Port Vauban to these car-free islands for abbey hikes and fortress climbs, offering serene escapes from mainland bustle with views back to Antibes' cape. Spot monk seals en route.

Perched on 17th-century ramparts, this spot frames the old town's terra-cotta roofs against the sea, with an archaeological garden below showcasing Greek artifacts. Prime for photography.

Hunt Vieil Antibes stalls for chickpea pancakes baked in wood ovens, a Riviera staple washed down with pastis amid market buzz. Local recipes trace to nearby Nice traditions.

Board semi-custom charters from Port Vauban for coastal cruises past Cap d'Antibes, diving into coves only accessible by sea. Skippers share marina gossip on mega-yacht owners.

Admire the 18th-century Italianate facade and Baroque interior tied to the Grimaldi family, steps from Picasso's castle. Climb for bell tower panoramas over the harbor.

Wander 2km of themed gardens with rare Mediterranean plants like Alep pines and pittosporum hedges, planted in the 19th century overlooking Juan-les-Pins beaches.

Sip Côtes de Provence rosé in vaulted cellars amid yacht crews and locals, with flights highlighting nearby estates like Château de Bellet. Live music peaks in summer.

Launch from this Cap d'Antibes cove for clear-water paddling amid pines, accessing secret beaches below elite villas. Less crowded than mainland spots.

Catch world-class jazz under pines in July, a tradition since 1960 drawing legends to Juan-les-Pins' pine-shaded stage. Picnic with local charcuterie.

Tour concrete sculptures in a hilltop villa on Cap d'Antibes, contrasting Picasso's classics with postwar abstract art amid sea views.

Dine harborfront on catch-of-the-day bouillabaisse from boats docked at Port Vauban, sourced same-day for unmatched freshness.

Follow paths linking sites painted by Cézanne and other modernists who flocked here pre-Picasso, through gardens to viewpoints.

Explore formal French gardens and orangery on Cap d'Antibes, with sea vistas and rose collections from the 19th-century estate.

Join guided walks tracing the ancient port's trade route