The complete list, from someone born here
Antibes packs a lot into a small peninsula: 2,600 years of history, one of the world’s great Picasso collections, a marina full of superyachts, and some of the loveliest coastal walks on the French Riviera. This is the complete list of things to do — with links to our detailed guides for each.
The essentials
1. Wander the Old Town (Vieil Antibes)
Narrow streets, ochre facades, shutters and the smell of bakeries. Start on place Nationale with its arcades, then lose yourself. Our self-guided old town walking route covers the best streets.
2. The Picasso Museum (Château Grimaldi)
Picasso lived and painted in the château in 1946, and the museum built around that stay holds a remarkable collection. Everything you need to plan a visit is in our Picasso Museum guide, and the exact spots where he painted are here.
3. The Provencal Market on Cours Masséna
Flowers, spices, cheese, socca and local fruit under the plane trees — the sensory heart of Antibes. Best days and times in our market guide.
4. The Ramparts and the Nomade
Walk the Vauban sea walls for views over the Mediterranean, and meet Nomade, the giant steel-mesh head by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa gazing out to sea from the Saint-Jaume bastion. It has become the modern symbol of Antibes.
5. Port Vauban and the Billionaires’ Quay
One of the largest marinas in Europe. The quay facing the old town (the “Quai des Milliardaires”) is where the world’s biggest superyachts berth — free spectacle, any day. Details in our Port Vauban guide.
Cap d’Antibes and the sea
6. The Cap d’Antibes coastal path (sentier de Tirepoil)
A rocky, spectacular footpath carved into the cliffs between two coves of the Cap. Our complete Cap d’Antibes lighthouse walk guide covers the route.
7. Plage de la Garoupe
The classic Cap beach, turquoise and sheltered — with public sections alongside the famous private beach clubs.
8. Plage de la Gravette
The locals’ town beach, tucked between the ramparts and the port, two minutes from the old town.
9. The hidden coves of the Cap
Small, quiet, mostly locals — we list them in Hidden Beaches of Cap d’Antibes.
10. Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garoupe
The white chapel on top of the Cap, a sailor’s sanctuary with a panoramic terrace over the bay — reachable on foot through the pine trees.
History and museums
11. Fort Carré
The 16th-century star fortress guarding the entrance to Antibes, walked (briefly imprisoned, in fact) by Napoleon. The coastal walk around its base is free and beautiful.
12. Peynet Museum
The delicate “lovers” drawings of Raymond Peynet, born of a bandstand in Antibes — a small, charming museum on place Nationale.
13. Antibes Cathedral
Modest outside, luminous inside, on the square where Picasso’s château stands.
14. Greek and Roman Antibes
Antibes was Greek Antipolis before Rome. The local museum displays the finds; our history guide tells the verified stories.
Eat, drink, wander
15. Eat where locals eat
Skip the port-front tourist menus: our food secrets guide lists the real addresses.
16. Socca, pissaladière and tropézienne
The three tastes of the Riviera — try all three in one morning at the market.
17. The secret doors and passages of the old town
Knockers, carved doors, hidden courtyards — see our secret doors guide.
18. Photo walk at golden hour
The rampart light in the evening is extraordinary. Our photo spots tour gives the exact locations.
Around Antibes
19. Juan-les-Pins by night
The seaside twin of Antibes: sandy beaches, beach bars and the famous jazz festival in summer.
20. Day trip to Nice by train
Direct trains, about twenty minutes — our train guide makes it easy.
21. Day trip to Cannes
The other direction, same ease — guide here.
22. A month-by-month plan
We have a dedicated guide for every month of the year — start with September, the locals’ secret month.
And the best way to start…
23. A guided walking tour with a local
Two hours with a locally born guide and you’ll understand 2,600 years in one morning — book your tour here.
24. The 15 hidden gems
For your second day: 15 hidden gems only a local would know.
25. The myths and legends
The stories guides usually skip: myths and legends of Antibes.
FAQ
How many days do I need in Antibes?
One full day covers the old town, market, Picasso Museum and ramparts. Two or three days let you add the Cap d’Antibes coastal path, the beaches and a day trip. Our one-week itinerary is there if you fall in love.
Is Antibes walkable?
Very. The old town, ramparts, port and beaches are all within a 15-minute walk. The Cap d’Antibes path needs half a day and good shoes.
Antibes or Nice?
Different characters: Antibes is smaller, historic and relaxed; Nice is bigger and more urban. Our full comparison breaks it down.
Updated September 2026 — by Antibes Walks, guided tours by a locally born guide. Book your walking tour →