Why visit Antibes

Located 21 kilometers southwest from Nice and 11 kilometers northeast from Cannes, Antibes features a unique tourist profile. The tranquility and the traditional atmosphere the historical city that Antibes has managed to keep contrasts with the classy buzz of the southern Cap d’Antibes, the latter being a favorite destination of the rich in search of an out-of-the-spotlight refuge. Juan-les-Pins too pertains, administratively speaking, to Antibes, the resort being famed for the annual Jazz à Juan, a historical jazz festival which draws crowds of enthusiasts each July to Antibes, by force of its worldwide prestige.

Given its peninsular shape, Antibes is home to no less than 5 harbors, of which the busiest refers to Port Vauban, the largest yachting port in Europe. Some of the most important tourist sights in Antibes refer to two spectacular gardens, namely, the Exflora Park and the Eilenroc Gardens, and to several museums, such as the Absinth Museum, the Picasso Museum or the Naval Museum. The historical Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc too, famed for its glitzy guestbook, offers a delightful sight. On top of all, the almost 50 beaches of the peninsula should not be overlooked, since they count as one of top attractions of Antibes.

How to get from Nice to Antibes

Antibes is a must-see on the French Riviera. This is why most of the bus tour companies operating in Nice include Antibes on their network of suggested itineraries. By resorting to these companies, visitors can take a peek at what Antibes offers from a tourist point of view and understand its tourist relevance on the French Riviera.

Alternatives manners of getting from Nice to Antibes refer to taking a train. From Nice, trains depart from both the Nice Ville Train Station and from Saint Augustin every 10 or 15 minutes. For the complete list of these trains, schedule and ticket prices, visit SNCF.

By visiting TAM, tourists can learn about a further alternative: how to get to Antibes by means of the buses managed by the Maritime Alps public transport company.

Tourist information offices in Antibes

In Antibes there are two main tourist information offices. Their contact information is as follows:

Tourist Information Office of Antibes (Office de Tourisme d’Antibes)

Name:
Tourist Information Office of Antibes (Office de Tourisme d’Antibes)
Address:
11, Place de Gaulle, 06600, Antibes, France
Telephone:
0033 04 9723 1111
Fax:
0033 04 9723 1112
Email:
accueil@antibesjuanlespins.com
Website:
www.antibesjuanlespins.com

Tourist Information Office of Juan-les-Pins (Office e Tourisme de Juan-les-Pins)

Name:
Tourist Information Office of Juan-les-Pins (Office e Tourisme de Juan-les-Pins)
Address:
51, Boulevard Charles Guillaumont, 06160, Juan-les-Pins, France
Telephone:
0033 04 9723 1110
Fax:
0033 04 9523 1109
Email:
accueil@antibesjuanlespins.com
Website:
www.antibesjuanlespins.com
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