Antibes

Antibes tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Antibes is a popular seaside destination among the French, boasting one of the best markets on the Côte d’Azur and France’s finest Picasso collection. The southern end of the Cap still has its woods of pine, in which the most exclusive mansions hide. One it was a Greek fortified town named Antipolis in the 5th century BC, and later a Roman town, and always an active port for trading along the Mediterranean. The natural beauty remains in the old town.

Attractions in Antibes

Visit the 16th century Château Grimaldi, which has windows overlooking the sea and a terrace garden with sculptures by Germaine Richier, Miró, César and others.

One block inland, the morning Covered Market on Cours Masséna overflows with Provençal goodies and an enormous variety of cut flowers, the traditional and still-flourishing Antibes business.

The Musée Naval et Napoléonien will fascinate anyone interested in Napoléon Bonaparte.

There are plenty of little streets for exploring, restaurants of all types and prices, and lots of shops, from authentic little hardware/general-stores to tourist gift shops.

Antibes is located between Nice and Cannes and this area makes some great trips by hire car. The Côte d’Azur boasts plenty of scenic routes along the French coast. Car hire is the most practical way to get around and explore the area. Click here for Antibes car hire

Hotels in Antibes

The Côte d’Azur is an expensive holiday destination although in Antibes there are some reasonably priced hotels to be found. Hotels are scattered all over this quaint town. Might be best to book your Antibes hotel in advance on-line.

The well known hotels in Antibes can be reserved in advance on-line. Booking your hotel this way is easy, safe and secure, besides the hotel rates will be cheaper as usually discounted rates will be offered. Reserve your hotel in Antibes by clicking here.

Airport and car hire in Antibes

The nearest airport is 22kms to the east in Nice. Nice Airport ranks as one of the most active gateways to France and the Mediterranean. The two airport terminals are linked by courtesy shuttle buses that also connect the car parks with the terminals. Restaurants, cafés and bars are available in both terminals.

Links to Cannes and Antibes are provided by the Autoroute A8, RN (national road) 98, or RN7. To reach Digne and Grenoble follow the RN202. Taxis serve all destinations. You will find taxi stands located outside both terminals.

Several reputed car rental companies are represented at the airport of Nice. Hire cars for Antibes can be booked right after arrivalat the airport. It is definitely worthwhile to rent a car as the area has plenty of scenic routes and Antibes can be reached by Autoroute A8.

Nice airport provides good airport car parking facilities. A number of car parks provide short and long-term parking. The car parks are connected to the terminals by a bus service. For best rates on Antibes airport parking it is best to pre-book car parking space on-line.