Antibes holiday travel

Antibes is a seaside destination popular among the French and is best known for its fine markets along the Cote d’Azur and for having the country’s best collection of Picasso works. Located between Nice and Cannes, Antibes boasts a number of streets ideal for exploring, restaurants galore and a wide variety of shops, ranging from local family owned businesses to tourist souvenir shops.

Where to stay – hotels

The majority of popular hotels in Antibes are located in the developed town centre, with most offering a stunning sea view. Hotels away from the busiest area of town still remain in walking distance and provide a small get a way from the busy bustle of the city. The waterfront is another Antibes area with hotels and offers an immaculate seaside view. Secure your rooms in advance by booking Antibes hotels online.

There are several exclusive hotels just outside of Antibes. Juan Les Pins, located in the commune of Antibes, is on the Côte d'Azur and is an exclusive beachside area with a couple of hotels. With one of the largest yacht marinas on the Côte d'Azur, Antibes beachfront is an ideal place to stay. A selection of hotels in Antibes can be found by clicking here.

Hotels in Antibes vary from resorts to simple bed and breakfast inns. Resorts in Antibes provide full range of facilities, such as swimming pools, gyms, airport transfers, water sports and meals on site. Antibes based hotels can often organize trips around the city, or boat and car tours.

What to do

There are a number of beautiful sites and attractions in Antibes, which make this town worth the visit. The 16th century Château Grimaldi is a stunning estate with windows overlooking the sea as well as a terrace garden filled with sculptures by Mir&oactue;, César, Germaine Richier and others. Offered to Picasso as a studio in 1946, a collection of his finest can also be found here.

For anyone interested in Napoléon Bonaparte, the Musée Naval et Napoléonien is considered a haven including a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia such as naval models, mementos and paintings.

The waterfront is considered one of Antibes most popular attractions. This sandy beach is a favourite amongst French families during the summer, but throughout the year the quays and mariners display a variety of the world’s finest leisure yachts.

The market on Cours Masséna is filled with provincial goods as well as a huge array of cut flowers, which is the traditional Antibes business. A craft market takes over Friday and Sunday afternoons. When stalls are not set up, café tables fill up the streets and provide a relaxing way to spend the day.

What to see – by car hire

Car hire in Antibes is the safest and most convenient way to get around, due to the lack of public transport available. Antibes car hire can be arrange online and includes well known names such as Hertz and Avis.

13 miles from Antibes, Nice is a romantic and historical town which offers walking streets and squares boasting Provencal, medieval and baroque architecture. One of the most marvellous structures in Nice is the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, which is known for its six onion domes. Hire a car to visit Nice and be sure to stop along the streets for local delicacies.

Another of the Côte d'Azure's most popular tourist destinations is Cannes, a short drive by car hire from Antibes. More on car hire in Antibes. A playground for the rich and famous, it is known for its annual film festival. The old town, Le Suquet is located on a hill and offers outstanding vistas.

The remains of the 12th century priory Chapelle Ste-Anne can be found here, as well as the Musée de la Castre.