Antibes Tourist Information
Antibes
Antibes is a busy town favoured by English expats and "yachties".
The main feature of Antibes is a splendid harbour with boats of every size together with the nearby old town, its ramparts and an intricate maze of narrow streets boasting lovely shops and many restaurants and cafes.
The fort Carre can be seen in the forefront of the photograph.
If driving, Antibes offers Park and Ride and numerous car parks in the town centre but finding a place anywhere is often difficult. Best to take a train or bus (200) from Cannes.
Many tours are available, including in English, from the Antibes Tourist Office 11 place de Gaulle 04 97 23 11 25/24.
http://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/
A Winter Treat
Away from the summer hordes winter is the time to visit the Garoupe lighthouse (phare) at Cap d'Antibes. It opened to the public in summer 2023. There has been a lighthouse on the site since at least 1560. This one replaced the one built in 1836 which was destroyed by the Germans in WWll. It stands 103m above sea level and has 116 steps to the top, The light flashes twice every 10 seconds and can be seen 60m out to sea. It is open until 1 June on Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Entry is free - just get a ticket at the entrance - tours every 20 minutes. A disabled circuit and virtual tour is available.
La Garoupe Phare on the highest point of Cap d'Antibes
The Picasso Museum, place Mariéjol
Housed in the former Grimaldi château on the ramparts behind the old marketplace, the museum exhibits works by Picasso - one of the major artists of the 20th century.
The collection also includes examples by other artists, Arman, Atlan, Balthus, Buraglio, César, Dezeuze, Ernst, Gleizes, De Staël and Miro.
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 10am till 6pm
Tel: 04 92 90 54 28
Other places to visit include:
The Fort Carre
Accompanied tours (obligatory) are every 30 minutes and cost three euros
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am till 6pm
Bastion Saint-Andre
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 -12.30pm and 2pm till 6pm. Three euros entry
Postcard Museum
Open 2-6pm Tuesday to Sunday. Five euros entry
Musee Peynet
Open 10-12.30 and 2 till 6pm every day except Monday Three euros entry
Les Arcades
Exhibition space - well worth seeing. Free entry. Closed Mondays and lunchtimes.
Villa Eilenroc at Cap d'Antibes, is a sumptuous villa set in 11 hectares with a rose garden and olive grove open to the public. Tel 04 93 67 74 33
Classic Yacht Challenge:
For full details see www.voilesdantibes.com
You can follow the yachts at sea: to book go to www.antibes-bateaux.com
There is live music every evening in the yachties' village as well as art exhibitions and other events. You can see the magnificent classic yachts at sea or moored up by the village.
You can follow the yachts at sea: to book go to www.antibes-bateaux.com
There is live music every evening in the yachties' village as well as art exhibitions and other events. You can see the magnificent classic yachts at sea or moored up by the village.
