Antibes
A Riviera base between Cannes and Nice, with a Picasso museum, a historic old town and Europe's largest yachting harbor.
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Antibes is a seaside city on the French Riviera in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southeastern France, between Cannes and Nice. Phocaeans from Massalia founded it as a Greek colony named Antipolis, probably at the foot of the rock where the old town stands today. Pablo Picasso lived in the Château Grimaldi for six months in 1946, and the château is now the Picasso Museum.
Port Vauban, Europe's largest yachting harbor, sits on the site of ancient Antipolis and has more than 2,000 moorings. Antibes and Juan-les-Pins share 48 beaches along about 25 km of coast, and the Eilenroc Gardens give views across the bay. Trains from the central station reach Nice, Cannes and Marseille. About 28 days a year reach above 30 °C, and outdoor concerts are common in summer, when the Jazz à Juan festival has run in July since 1960.
Antibes in five
- Use the coast train for Nice and CannesFrequent regional trains run along the coast in the day, about 20 minutes to Nice and 10–15 to Cannes. A rail pass is not needed for the Riviera.Nice
- Walk the Cap d'Antibes coast pathA shoreline path circles the cape with rocky coves and villa views. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and check for closed sections after storms.
- Shop the Provençal market in the old townA covered market sells produce, cheese and flowers in the morning on most days. Go early, and check the tourist office for its winter closing day.
- Book the Picasso Museum with hours checkedThe museum sits in the Château Grimaldi over the sea and has changing opening days. Check the official site for current hours before planning around it.
- Avoid the cape by car in AugustParking around Juan-les-Pins and the cape fills on summer afternoons. Take the train or a bus instead, and stay near the station if you do not want a car.Getting around France
Things to do in Antibes
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Need to know
- Airport
- Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), about 20 min by road
- Getting there
- TGV to Nice, then regional train about 20 min
- Getting around
- Walking and regional trains; buses for the cape
- Best base
- Old town or near the station for rail days
- Time needed
- 1 day from Nice; 2 to 3 as a Riviera base
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear7 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Mild, quietJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Mild, quietFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchClear6 rainy daysHigh14°Low10°Spring startsMarchClear
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh16°Low12°Warm, greenAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- MayPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Warm, quietMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JunePartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°Sea warms upJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Sea warms up
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Jazz festivalJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Jazz festival
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Peak, crowdedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, crowded
- SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh20°Low16°Mild, calmOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 125 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, calm
- NovemberClear10 rainy daysHigh16°Low12°Rain, quietNovemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, quiet
- DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Mild, lightsDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, lights
Average daily high and low in Antibes, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: Jul Jazz à Juan
Right now in Antibes
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 13°
- Humidity
- 39%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Antibes
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°5°0%Monday: Clear. High 18°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue18°7°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed16°9°35%Wednesday: Rain. High 16°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Thu14°12°55%Thursday: Rain. High 14°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Fri15°9°60%Friday: Rain. High 15°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Sat16°7°15%Saturday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sun14°11°36%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 36%.
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Every year
- Feb–MarFête du CitronMenton, a day trip
- Feb–MarNice CarnivalNice, a day trip
- JulNice Jazz FestivalNice, a day trip
- JulJazz à JuanAntibes
Day trips by train
Before you go to Antibes
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Rules for Antibes, checked
- Check entry rules on the France-Diplomatie website before you travel, since your nationality decides whether you need a visa.Source
- Carry your passport or ID card, since police can ask to see it in town and on the coast.
- Dial 112 for police, fire or ambulance anywhere in France.
- Service is included in restaurant bills, so leaving a few euros extra for good service is enough.
Plan around Antibes
Paris and the regions with the basics
Read the guideNiceThe Riviera's main hub, 20 minutes away
Read the guideCannesFilm festival town 10–15 minutes by train
Read the guideGrassePerfume town in the hills behind
Read the guideETIAS timelineWhen the EU travel authorization starts
Read the guideAntibes FAQ
Is Antibes worth visiting?
Yes, especially for a calmer Riviera base. It has an old town, a market, a Picasso museum and easy trains to Nice and Cannes, with less crowding than Nice in high season.
How many days do you need in Antibes?
One day covers the old town, market and ramparts. Two or three days works if you use it as a Riviera base with day trips by train.
Is Antibes better than Nice?
Antibes is smaller and calmer, with a village feel. Nice has more sights, flights and nightlife. Many travelers stay in Antibes and visit Nice for a day.
How do you get from Nice airport to Antibes?
Take a bus or taxi along the coast, or a tram and train combination. The trip is about 20 minutes by road. Check operators for current routes and timetables.
Can you swim in Antibes?
Yes. Town beaches such as the Plage de la Gravette are close to the old town, and Juan-les-Pins has a long sandy beach. Check lifeguards and flags before you swim.