A small town in southern France that I want to visit countless times
Here is a travel guide to Antibes:
Preliminary preparation
- Documents: Bring your valid passport, visa and other necessary documents.
- Clothing: Prepare light and breathable clothing in summer and thick coats in winter.
- Items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, comfortable shoes, etc.
- Currency: Exchange euros in advance, or bring international credit cards.
Transportation
- Plane: You can fly to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and then take a taxi, airport bus or train to Antibes, which takes about 30 minutes.
- Train: Antibes train station is located in the city center, with frequent trains to and from Nice, Cannes, Marseille and other cities.
- By car: From Nice or Cannes, take the A8 motorway and follow the signs to Antibes, but parking is difficult and expensive.
Recommended attractions
- Antibes Old Town: Stroll along the ancient streets, admire the medieval buildings, and feel the rich historical atmosphere and Mediterranean style.
- Picasso Museum: Located in the Grimaldi Castle, it houses many works by Picasso, as well as masterpieces by other artists.
- Port Vauban: One of the largest yacht marinas in Europe, where you can admire luxurious yachts and enjoy delicious food at the surrounding restaurants.
- Cape Antibes: There are beautiful beaches, luxury villas and top hotels, with beautiful views of the Mediterranean and sunshine and beaches.
Food Recommendations
- French seafood dishes: such as Marseille seafood soup, grilled lobster, garlic mussels, etc., fresh and delicious.
- Nicoise salad: Made with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, tuna, etc., it is healthy and refreshing.
- French desserts: You can try macarons, Napoleon cake, chocolate mousse and more to satisfy your taste buds.
Accommodation options
- Luxury: Such as the Rock Hotel at Eden Point, which offers luxurious facilities, first-class services and beautiful sea views.
- Comfortable: Such as La Villa Port Antibes Hotel & Spa, which has a superior location, convenient transportation and high cost performance.
- Budget: such as the ibis Styles Antibes, which offers basic accommodation facilities at an affordable price.
Tour route
- One-day tour: Visit the old town of Antibes and the Picasso Museum in the morning; have lunch in the old town at noon, go to Port Vauban in the afternoon, and go to Cape Antibes to watch the sunset in the evening.
- Two-day tour: Visit the old town of Antibes and the Picasso Museum in the morning on the first day, and shop and relax in the old town in the afternoon; on the second day, go to Cape Antibes to enjoy the beach and sunshine, and visit other attractions such as the Fort.