Antibes is very well known for its yachts and there is a reason for that. The city is home to Port Vauban, the largest marina in Europe. The port is worldwide known for its ‘’billionaires’ quay’’ aimed to accommodate the largest yachts in the world. The construction of this marina cost nearly 35 million euros […]
San Bernardin Chapel, or, as it’s known by locals, the chapel of the White Penitents, is a religious building in the centre of Antibes. It’s dedicated to a Tuscan Franciscan, Saint Bernardin of Siena, a preacher who travelled through Italy. The exterior of this Roman Catholic church is in Gothic style architecture and is composed of […]
The Jardin Botanique offers a wide collection of exotic species in a beautiful botanic garden located in Antibes. The Villa also serves as a laboratory for the research and introduction of exotic plant species as it is also managed by the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment. It was Gustave Thuret, a […]
Situated at the end of a long sweep of the Bay of Angels, the city of Antibes is in the perfect position to offer some of the best beaches in the region for its locals and visitors as well. Its location sets a line to the pebbled beaches or else the beaches with stones and […]
The Salon d’Antibes is one of the most important antique fairs in France and a major art event in Europe for collectors and lovers of Antiquities and modern art. This fair has been a meeting place for collectors for more than 40 years where hundreds of exhibitors have attended and participated. Some works include contemporary […]
A walk along the Promenade Amiral-de Grasse is a great way to enjoy the Mediterranean climate on the French Riviera. The walk follows the ramparts of the city which were built back in 1603 to protect the city from invaders. Most of the ramparts have remained unharmed since the 17th century and you can walk […]
If you are an admirer of contemporary art then you will find this monument rather interesting. It can be found on the top terrace of the Bastion Saint-Jaume towards the direction of the port. You even can enter inside the sculpture which is over ten metres high. This monument is made up of a lace […]
In the centre of the old town in Antibes lies a small museum which transports you back in time. It traces the life of the talented designer Raymond Peynet. It was in 1976 when Raymond Peynet decided to settle in Antibes. He practised his art during events in Antibes such as the Bridge festivals, the […]
In the Postcard Museum, you will find an exhibition of thousand of postcards collected from all eras and countries. You will learn about the history of postcards, from their origins to the present day. Upon your arrival to the museum, expert guides will share their passion and knowledge about the collections that are housed in […]
Juan les Pins is Antibes’ neighbour town, a seaside resort located south of the city of Antibes and west of the Cap d’Antibes. A small yet dynamic and dreamy town on the French Riviera worth exploring! It’s a little town in the Côte d’Azur where you can find many interesting palaces, villas, luxury hotels, gardens […]
