Nearby Attractions

Port Vauban (Antibes) and Marina (Villeneuve Loubet)

Enjoy the picturesque views of the blue Meditteranean sea along the coastal road, Bord de Mer (RN98), by car or by train. The coastal route from Cannes takes you through Antibes Juan-les-Pins, Nice, Eze-sur-Mer, Beaulieu, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco and on to Ventimiglia in Italy. You can alight at any station along your route to explore a town, then continue your journey.

Antibes
Antibes is home of the largest private yacht marina (Port Vauban) in Europe. Some of the world's largest and most lavishly appointed yachts have Port Vauban as their home port, including Russian oil billionaire Roman Abramovich's 86 m Ecstasea and his gift to fellow Russian billionaire Eugene Shvidler (Le Grand Bleu). Co-founder of Microsoft Paul Allen's yacht Octopus is a regular visitor to the harbor. Next to the Port Vauban is the vieille ville (Old Town) with its tall houses and narrow pavements. Walking along medieval streets of the Old Town, you can find cafes, restaurants, churches, art galleries and authentic shops. Here you will also find Renoir's home and situated in the Chateau Grimaldi, the Picasso museum. During the summer, Marche Provencal (covered market) provides a vast array of local condiments and delicacies.

Cap du Antibes
The Cap du Antibes , marked by the lighthouse at the highest point, is a lush setting of some very large and very expensive estates, even by "French Riviera" standards. One of the most beautiful dwelling of Le Cap d'Antibes is Villa Eilenroc, which is open for visits. It also has the hotel of choice for international celebrities who prefer to avoid the bright lights and bussel of the Croissette in Cannes.

Juan-Les-Pins
Juan-Les-Pins boasts fine, sandy beaches and a vibrant nightlife. Famed for its jazz festival in July and August, "Jazz a Juan" is a season of music with fireworks displays. Along the street behind the seaside stage where "Jazz a Juan" is held, one will find ceramic tiles laid into the pavement with handprints of more than 50 jazz musicians who have played at this festival. A ride on "Le petit train" (the little train), departing from Juan-Les-Pins will let you experience both the ancient and modern town known as Antibes Juan-Les-Pins.

Cannes
Cannes, the stylish and chic Cannes is a about 14Km away and is perhaps most famous for the Film Festival held each May and the iconic Carlton Hotel. Cannes is worth visiting for its shopping along the famous Croisette with its exclusive designer boutiques but also (and more affordably) the long shopping street running the length of the Rue Antibes.

Biot
The village of BIOT, 8km to the north from Antibes. The village itself is extremely beautiful and oozes with art in every form of architectural, sculpted, ceramic, jewelled, painted and culinary. The main attraction is the glassworks which produces the famous hand-blown bubble glass.

Grasse
Grasse, 27km inland from Antibes and with some stunning views over the Cote, is the world capital of parfumiers and has been for almost 300 years. Its is the center of the French perfume industry and is known as the worlds perfume capital (la capitale mondiale des parfums). It produces over two-thirds of Frances natural aromas (for perfume and for food flavourings).

NICE
Cosmopolitan Nice, 20km from Antibes and is the largest city on the Cote d'Azur. It enjoys a wealth of traditional architechure and the narrow streets of the old town and their many shops and cafes are great to explore. Nice is also home to a lovely flower market in the Cours Saleya area of the town. A lovely place to stroll is along the Promenade des Anglais which stretches right along the coast alongside the pebble beach. Nice hosts a carnival every February.

Monaco
Monaco, 40km from Antibes and is an independent Principality comprising two towns set on hilltops. The older town of Monaco is full of character with narrow cobbled streets full of cafes and shops, it is here you will find the Royal Palace and the Napoleon Bonaparte museum. Monte Carlo is the newer part which houses the famous casino, which is open to visitors as well as the rich and famous. The Monaco Grand Prix is held each May.

Eze Village
Eze village, 40 km from Antibes and is a medieval village perched like an eagles nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The ancient fortified village is still crowned with the ruins of its 12th-century fortified castle (torn down in 1706), sitting on a narrow rocky peak. The castle grounds host the well-known Jardin Exotique, and from the top (429 m) you'll have an good view of the coast. Also, two Grasse parfumeries factory (Galimard and Fragonard) are represented in Eze village.

Menton
Menton, 53 km from Antibes and is a large and dynamic seaside town. Every year Menton held an immense celebration of "La Fete du citron" or "Lemon Festival" from February to March. The Magnificent floats will parade along the "Promenade du Soleil" on the sea front and there are also giant citrus decorations in the Bioves gardens.

San Remo
By passing Menton or French-Italy border, an old-fashioned seaside resort called "San Remo" (about 78 km from antibes) is the heart of the colourful and sunny Riviera dei Fiori, the Riviera of Flowers in Italy. Its old town is called La Pigna and is characterised by perched houses, steep streets, covered alleys, and little squares - just a glimpse of the Medieval times. San Remo is famous for its Casino which was built in 1905 and is the undisputed realm of green cloth, roulette, and slot machines lovers.

St Tropez
St Tropez, 96 km from Antibes and is popular for seaside resort. This modern version of medieval town is the most popular for the line of yatcts along the quai with a lovely blue water on the Bay of Saint-Tropez. In the early October, many yatchs participate a regatta in the bay of Saint-Tropez that atttacts a lot of tourist.