Enjoy the central location of this holiday apartment, where sandy beaches, shops, restaurants, supermarkets, the Provencal market, the old town, the Picasso Museum, theaters, art galleries and the tourist office are just a stone's throw away.
Antibes beaches are almost entirely public and free, while Juan-les-Pins has some public beaches and quite a lot of fancy private beach clubs. 12 min walk to Ponteil Beach, 17 min walk to Selins Beach, 15 min walk to Gravette Beach.
Within a 10-minute drive, you could also enjoy Juan-les-Pins and its nightlife and Cap d'Antibes with the Eden Rock Gardens and the magnificent Millionaire's Bay.
The proximity of the bus and the train stations allow you to easily explore the area: Nice, Cannes, Grasse, Saint-Raphaël, Monaco, Menton, Eze, Saint Paul de Vence, Biot, Valbonne. Do you prefer pizzas? Consider Italy and the markets of Ventimiglia, Bordighera, and San Remo.
Things to do in Antibes... walking distance from the apartment
Promenade Amiral de Grasse - A must do! Perfect for sunrise/sunset walk.
The Amiral-de-Grasse promenade runs along a section of the ramparts that has remained intact since the 17C, then down past the old cathedral and Château Grimaldi, now the Picasso Museum. The promenade finishes at the terrace of the St-André bastion with a fine view over Cap d'Antibes. (Michelin Guide)
The Nomade sculpture by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa at Bastion St. Jaume - A must see!
Gorgeous views, pleasant walk above the marina, and an animated cocktail bar during summer.
https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/en/must-see-must-do/culture-and-heritage/heritage/le-nomade-au-bastion-st-jaume-2032698
Chapelle St. Bernardin, a hidden gem in the old town
https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/en/must-see-must-do/culture-and-heritage/heritage/chapelle-saint-bernardin-2031625
Nikos Kazantzaki’s Plaza and the Safranier neighborhood. A must see!
Some of the most charming pedestrian streets in old town Antibes, with the Greek writer Nikos Kazantzaki’s home facing the sea. While living here, he published “Zorba the Greek” and wrote “The Last Temptation of Christ.” If you are in the area stop for a hot chocolate at Lillian Bonnefoi, outsantding pastry shop ... and a great brunch place. https://lilianbonnefoi.com/
The Picasso Museum and its breathtaking seaside terrace
The museum is housed in the Grimaldi Castle, built in the late 14th century, inhabited by Picasso in 1946. Works by Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger, Nicolas de Staël, Kostia Terechkovitch, Paul Leuquet, Claude Raimbourg, Germaine Richier and Joan Miró. https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/en/must-see-must-do/culture-and-heritage/museums/picasso-museum-2031894
Plateau de la Garoupe: the lighthouse, the chapel and the lovely outdoor cafe - A must try!
On the peninsula of Cap d'Antibes, at the top of the Plateau de la Garoupe, accessible on foot via the Chemin du Calvaire (40 min walk from the apartment) or by car via La Route du Phare (15 min drive).
For more details please check: https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/en/must-see-must-do/culture-and-heritage/heritage
The Provencal Market (Farmer's Market) - A must try!
Every morning (except Mondays from 1st September to 31st May), in the covered hall, cours Masséna, from 7.30am to 1pm (1.45pm from 1st June to 31st August).
The Craft Market
During the afternoon, painters, sculptors of all kinds, ceramists and others artists exhibit their work in the shade of the Market Hall, Cours Masséna. From October to mid-June, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3.30 pm to 7.00pm, from Mid-June to the end of September, from Thursday to Sunday 3.30pm to 00.30am.
The Flea Market - A must try!
On Place Nationale, Thursday and Saturday from 7:30 am to 6 pm.
The Stallholder Market - A must try!
At place De Gaulle, on Tuesday from 6 am to 1 pm / on Thursday & on Saturday between 6.30 am and 1 pm and along boulevard Albert 1st, on Thursday from 7.30 am to 1 pm.
Night Markets (craft, art, fashion ...)
In July and August from 6.00 pm to midnight, Promenade du Soleil, Juan-les-Pins and Pré-des-Pêcheurs, Antibes.
Cap D’Antibes Hiking Trail - A must try!
A coastal hike around the spectacular Cap d'Antibes peninsula. Bring water, sunscreen, walking shoes and snacks. More info at https://www.ultimatefrance.com/hiking/south-france/cap-dantibes.
Discover the area by train:
15 min walk to train station
13 min train to Cannes
25 min train to Nice airport + free airport tram
35 min train to Nice Central
45 min train to Monaco
55 min train to Menton… then Italy
6hrs TGV train to Paris
More info for Antibes Juan les Pins: https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/.