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- Musée Picasso (Château Grimaldi) — A 14th-century castle turned Picasso museum: the upstairs rooms hold original prints and ceramics and the rooftop terrace serves some of the best Mediterranean views you’ll get while standing next to 20th-century art.
- Fort Carré — A 16th-century star fort perched on a rocky outcrop; climb the ramparts for dramatic panoramas of the port and coastline and to get a real feel for Antibes’ military past.
- Port Vauban & Quai des Milliardaires — Europe’s huge yachting harbour where you can gawp at superyachts, watch the comings and goings of local fishing boats, and sense how Antibes has long been both commercial port and luxury playground.
- Vieil Antibes (Old Town) & Marché Provençal — Narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and the bustling covered market
- Musée Picasso (Château Grimaldi) — A 14th-century castle turned Picasso museum: the upstairs rooms hold original prints and ceramics and the rooftop terrace serves some of the best Mediterranean views you’ll get while standing next to 20th-century art.
- Fort Carré — A 16th-century star fort perched on a rocky outcrop; climb the ramparts for dramatic panoramas of the port and coastline and to get a real feel for Antibes’ military past.
- Port Vauban & Quai des Milliardaires — Europe’s huge yachting harbour where you can gawp at superyachts, watch the comings and goings of local fishing boats, and sense how Antibes has long been both commercial port and luxury playground.
- Vieil Antibes (Old Town) & Marché Provençal — Narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and the bustling covered market on Cours Masséna selling olives, charcuterie, cheeses and Provençal produce — perfect for wandering, snacking and people-watching.
- Sentier du Littoral & Plage de la Garoupe (Cap d’Antibes) — The coastal path around Cap d’Antibes links little coves, rocky viewpoints and the Garoupe lighthouse; it’s one of the best short coastal walks for wild sea air without leaving the city limits.
- Jardin Thuret — A quiet 19th-century botanical garden on the cap with exotic plants, shaded paths and sea breezes — a surprising green refuge that’s great for a picnic and slow discovery.
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée-Conception — The cathedral in the heart of the old town contains notable altarpieces and frescoes (including work by the Bréa family) and rewards a quick visit for history and local religious art.
- Les Remparts and bastions — Walk the old ramparts encircling the medieval town to spot old cannon emplacements, get sweeping views over Port Vauban, and appreciate Antibes’ layered defensive architecture up close.
- Plage de la Salis — A favorite local beach just outside the ramparts with sandy stretches, shallow swimming and a skyline view back to Nice — handy, relaxed and less touristy than some Riviera beaches.
- Musée Peynet et du Dessin Humoristique — A tiny, charming museum dedicated to illustrator Raymond Peynet and cartoon art; it’s offbeat, local and gives a neat cultural counterpoint to the palaces and beaches.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.