Discover Antibes – Our TOP 10 things to do

Are you holidaying on the French Riviera, whether to study French or just to enjoy the sun, and would like to visit a lovely nearby town?

Why not discover Antibes?

Antibes is just a short train and bus journey from Nice. Alternatively, if you are feeling athletic, you can also cycle there as it is only twenty kilometers from Nice along a direct cycle path.
Antibes is a hugely popular excursion among our students.  It is a small historic and picturesque town where many famous artists lived.

Discover Antibes with our alpha.b guide for the after school activities.

Our TOP 10 to discover Antibes

• Walk along the Port Vauban and admire the view of the sea, snowcapped mountains and the majestic Fort Carré.
• Sunbathe on the sandy beach behind the ramparts
• Wander the ramparts of the city and admire the view of the Cap d’Antibes
• Sit in « The Nomad » by Jaume Plensa

• Be amazed at the enormous yachts moored in the « Quai billionaires »

• Enter the Marine Gate, the main entrance to the old town
• Stroll through the Provencal market at cours Massena
• Enjoy a gourmet meal at the restaurant « Les Vieux Murs » in the heart of the ramparts
• Eat ice cream in the small streets of the old town
• Savour the soaps at « Comptoir des Soap »

What to visit in Antibes?

The Picasso Museum

(The last workshop of the artist, paintings, drawings)

Place Mariejol, 06660 Antibes

+33 4 92 90 54 20

Price: € 3 (on presentation of student card)

The Peynet Museum and the ‘Dessin Humoristique’

(Drawings)

Place Nationale, 06600 Antibes

+33 4 92 90 54 30

Price: 1,50 € (on presentation of student card)

Fort Carré

Avenue du 11 Novembre, 06600 Antibes

+33 4 92 90 52 13

Price: 1,50 € (on presentation of student card)