Visiting France - Suggestions for holidays, trains, itineraries, day-trips, and sightseeing from someone who has lived and traveled extensively in France
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The Town:
Officially named Antibes Juan-les-Pins – but called Antibes for short – the town is an easy day trip from Nice. With great beaches, historical ramparts, an impressive yacht harbor, and a renowned Picasso museum, the town attracts visitors from all over the world.
Hotels in Antibes:
Mid-Range Hotel in Antibes: Mediterranee Hotel (6 avenue Maréchal Reille) – The recently renovated Mediterranee Hotel has air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms. It is located inside the Medieval City, right in the heart of Antibes. Standard rooms are 42-60EUR/night.
High-End Hotel in Antibes: Hotel Don Cesar (46, boulevard de la Garoupe) – Located between Antibes and Juan les Pins, the elegant Hotel Don Cesar caters to an elite clientele and boasts of the acclaimed restaurant Le Lys d’Or. Standard rooms are 165-485EUR/night.
Transportation from Nice to Antibes:
Trains from Nice Ville to Antibes: Trains run from Nice’s Gare SNCF to Antibes regularly. The trip takes 30min each way.
The train station in Antibes is near the yacht harbor, and is a short walk from the beaches and the town ramparts.
Getting from Nice Airport to Antibes
For information about activities in Antibes:
Activities and Beaches in Antibes
Other Day Trips from Nice:
