Cultural Activities in Antibes
Discover the top Antibes cultural activities
Whatever you choose to do on your holiday you are sure to find a huge range of cultural activities across the Antibes area. From museums to archaeological sites, live music or wine tastings, there is something for everyone in Antibes. Check out the selection of things to do & see below for some holiday inspiration!
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- Aquariums
- Archaeological Sites & Roman Ruins
- Beach Activities
- Boat trips & sailing
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Canyoning
- Castles & Ruins
- Cave & Rock Climbing
- Cinema
- Cookery Schools & Courses
- Culture and guided tours
- Cycling
- Diving & Snorkelling
- Fiestas, Fairs & Fetes
- Fitness and swimming
- Flyboarding
- Flying
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Houses & gardens
- Hydro-speeding
- Jet-skiing
- Karting
- Kayaking
- Light Aircraft / Microlight Flights
- Live Music
- Markets
- Museums & Galleries
- Paddleboarding
- Parasailing
- Religious Buildings
- Sailing & yachting
- Scenic drives
- Scenic Flights
- Scooter Hire
- Spas and massages
- Tennis and racket sports
- Theatres
- Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums
- Tree-top / Forest adventures
- Waterparks
- Waterskiing & Wakeboarding
- Watersports
- Windsurfing & Kiteboarding
- Wine tasting & vineyard tours
- Yoga
- Other surface watersports
Archaeological Sites & Roman Ruins
Antibes boasts a very long history. Set as a trading post by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, the town became part of the Roman Empire in the 2nd century BC. You can learn about its early history and see antique artifacts at the History & Archaeology Museum.
Beach Activities
Boat trips & sailing in Antibes
Boat Trips in Antibes
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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury To Escape Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Good Times Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Canoeing / Kayaking
Canoeing / Kayaking Watersports in Antibes
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Paddle Evasion
An activity that is accessible to everyone; all you need is to have a swim suit and be able to swim! The perfect trip for a group of friends or a family.
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Go Kayak
They adapt to the overall level of the group so that everyone can spend an unforgettable day together whether you are a family of beginners or a group of experienced kayakers.
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Societe des Regates d'Antibes Sailing School
They offer various sailing and windsurfing courses aimed at all ages, from 5 year old children to adults. There is also the possibility of renting a boat, or booking private lessons.
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Seafirst, Cap d'Antibes
Kayak hire and trips on offer to discover the beautiful coastline of the Cote d'Azur by sea kayak.
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Glisse Paradise Watersports, Saint Laurent du Var
Jet-ski, waterskiing, wakeboard, wakesurf, parachute, canoe and paddleboard, Glisse Paradise have it all!
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Kayaking Tours, Juan Les Pins
Based in Antibes, their kayak activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
Canyoning
Canyoning Watersports in Antibes
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Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane
Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.
Castles & Ruins
On the Saint Roch peninsula you can visit Fort Carre, an impressive fort built in the late 16th century for strategic defence purposes.
Cave & Rock Climbing
Antibes is surrounded by beautiful countryside and spectacular natural features such as the Gorges du Loup or the caves of Saint Cezaire and Baume Obscure, full of magnificent rock formations.
Cinema
If you want to catch the latest releases, Antibes offers a few cinemas showing films in English version (look for the VOS sign).
Cookery Schools & Courses
Antibes, like the whole of France, is a paradise for any foodie. Local delicacies include nougat, absinthe and pastis, while there are delicious regional recipes like boullabaise soup, pissaladiere, ratatouille, or socca. Many culinary schools and restaurants around Antibes offer cookery classes where you can learn to prepare traditional dishes or discover the newest trends in French cuisine.
Culture and guided tours in Antibes
Sights in Antibes
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Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)
The Picasso museum is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi in the centre of the town of Vallauris. The chateau was built over a Roman fort in the 16th century.
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Baume Obscure Cave, St Vallier de Thiey
The cave boasts a beautiful landscape and mineral gems that are the result of the slow and steady flow of water and limestone. Sound and lighting have been added to make the forms more spectacular.
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Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite
Situated within the Royal Fort on Ile Sainte-Marguerite in the Bay of Cannes, this museum is a place not only of learning but also of rich history.
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Reserve des Mont d'Azur
Come and see bison, deer, horses, boars and hawks roaming on 700 hectares of land, just one hour from the French Riviera
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Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse
Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.
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Absinthe Museum
Absinthe has been made in Antibes for a long time. It is possible to visit the Absinthe Museum to see how this incredibly potent green spirit is made.
Cycling in Antibes
Road Bike Bike Hire in Antibes
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E-bike hire
This company is based in Cannes and offers a wide range of road bikes, with delivery available to Antibes.
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Road bike hire
This company is based in Cannes and offers a wide range of road bikes, with delivery available to Antibes.
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Road bike hire
This company offers a great choice of bicycles, scooters and motorbikes for any duration - whether it’s a day, a week or even a month, you’ll have a bike at your disposal to explore the best of the Côte d'Azur.
Diving & Snorkelling
Fiestas, Fairs & Fetes
There are many village festivals around Antibes where you can mingle with the locals, dance to traditional music and taste local specialities while learning more about the region's history and customs.
Fitness and swimming in Antibes
Sports & Fitness in Antibes
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Ashtanga Yoga Antibes
Come to this studio and bring yoga into your life. Breathe, focus and calm the mind, develop strength, flexibility and self awareness.
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Samasthiti House of Yoga
The virtues gained from a regular yoga practice are not to be underestimated. To feel balanced, light, flexible, strong. To be focused and fearless, without pain.
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Leader Fitness Club, St Laurent du Var
Located in St Laurent du Var between Nice and Antibes, this fitness club is run in a friendly and sporting atmosphere. Free parking makes access to the facility very easy.
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Star Loisirs Fitness Centre
Star Loisirs is a large fitness centre with two dance studios, cardio training space, gym and a beauty centre. The beauty centre with facial and body treatments plus a sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and relaxation room.
Flyboarding
Flying in Antibes
Flying in Antibes
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Helicopter Charter Flights
Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
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Helicopter Airport Transfers & Scenic Flights
Created in 1976 this company has grown and has now transported well over 100,000 passengers. They have a fleet of 12 craft to meet client demands.
Golf in Antibes
Golf Courses in Antibes
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Golf Course de la Grande Bastide, Opio
Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
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Old Course Golf Course, Cannes-Mandelieu
The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.
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Claux Amic Golf Course, Grasse
This golf course is located on a charming old private hunting estate dating back to the 17th century.
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Opio Valbonne Golf Course, Opio
Set between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, the Golf Club of Opio Valbonne is one of the jewels in the crown of the Riviera.
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Golf Course de Villeneuve-Loubet, Villeneuve Loubet
A great course for beginners to experienced players, slightly hilly, the greens are linked in a calm and exotic atmosphere in the heart of the Riviera.
Horse riding in Antibes
Horse-riding in Antibes
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Hippodrome Côte d'Azur Horse Riding, Cagnes-sur-Mer
The Hippodrome de la Côte d'Azur has a splendid position on the waterfront in Nice and held its first horse race in 1956.
Houses & gardens
From botanical gardens, to stunning villas or historical townhouses, Antibes has a wide range of houses and gardens to visit.
Hydro-speeding
Hydro Speeding Watersports in Antibes
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Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane
Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.
Jet-skiing
Karting
Light Aircraft / Microlight Flights
Live Music
With its world famous jazz festival, the super-clubs of Juan les Pins and a buzzing summer line-up of street performers, the commune of Antibes-Juan les Pins has a lot to offer the music lovers who plan their holiday right.
Markets
Antibes and the surrounding area have a whole host of markets where you can hunt a bargain, check out the local crafts and antiques, or buy regional produce. There are also a couple of night markets perfect for those balmy summer evenings.
Museums & Galleries
Antibes has a wide range of museums and galleries to keep visitors entertained. From very important art collections, including those dedicated to artists that lived locally like Fernand Léger or Picasso, to history museums and exhibitions dedicated to typical products like perfume... or absinthe!
Paddleboarding
Parasailing
Religious Buildings
Antibes has a very long history, featuring a whole host of religious buildings. There are ancient temples like the charming 5th-century monastery of Lerins, medieval churches like the one in Valbonne, or more recent constructions such as the Collegiale Church in Saint-Paul de Vence.
Sailing & yachting in Antibes
Yacht Charter in Antibes
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Bugia Superyacht
The perfect choice for a Rome luxury yacht charter, Bugia boasts elegant design with generous space. Steel built Bugia was delivered in 2006 by Termoli shipyards. Her interior design showcases fine marble and wood finishings, while her exterior maximises the available deck space to create a fun and relaxing charter yacht.
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Northcoast 36.58m Motor Yacht
This 36.58m Northcoast built vessel is a stand out yacht, sleeping eight guests in four cabins and offering everything you could ask for of a yacht. She is the ideal yacht for socialising and entertaining guests, whether they be family or friends due to her remarkable leisure and entertainment facilities.
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Chantella Motor Yacht
Chantella yacht was built in 1966 with a mahogany hull, this is a classically designed gentleman’s style yacht. Because of good ownership, she has been kept up to date with some excellent refit and maintenance work. She now has zero-speed stabilisers, brand-new and economical engine replacements and constant care is given to the hull and paintwork. The owner is constantly investing in the upkeep of the yacht, so she is never lacking in the latest developments.
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La Bellini Superyacht
Indulge in a yacht charter Sunseeker. The Sunseeker Predator 64 is a breathtaking performance motor yacht, elegantly showcasing the flawless proportions and formidable performance that have propelled British yacht builder Sunseeker to world renown. This yacht is ideally situated for week long Mediterranean escapades, or for entertaining guests during the prestigious Riviera event calendar.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury 12 Person Motor Yacht
Lizard is a stunning 21.7-metre (72-foot) Sanlorenzo 72, built in 1998 and beautifully refitted in 2022. Making her debut on the charter market, she offers the perfect blend of style and comfort. Her spacious layout includes a flybridge sun deck, an open-plan main salon, and four ensuite cabins - ideal for a family getaway. With two dedicated crew members on board, guests can enjoy impeccable service and a truly effortless yachting experience.
Scenic drives in Antibes
Scenic Flights
Scooter Hire
Spas and massages in Antibes
Spas in Antibes
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Eden-Roc Spa
Discover the Dior Spa at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, where discreet elegance, natural beauty and exceptional care come together on the French Riviera.
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Cinq Mondes Spa
Situated on the ground floor of the Royal Antibes Hotel, the Cinq Mondes offers a centre of deep relaxation, devoted to your well being.
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Spa Saint-Martin, Vence
This spa is located in the Château Saint-Martin Hotel. They have a large treatments menu to choose from, including face and body services, a fitness centre and yoga lessons.
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Royal Mougins Spa
In an authentic bastide of the 19th-century, surrounded by hundred-year-old olive trees, the team of Royal Spa opens its doors to you for moments of timeless relaxation.
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Le Mas de Pierre Spa, St-Paul de Vence
This wellness space blends Provençal elegance with exclusive treatments, featuring a private hammam and outdoor jacuzzi for couples.
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Bertrand Poncet Massage
For the ultimate treat, why not have a massage in your own villa, house or hotel room.
Tennis and racket sports in Antibes
Theatres
There is no shortage of theatres in Antibes. Many of the shows are in French, but you can also head to a dance or circus performance.
Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Antibes
Theme Park Theme & Adventure Parks in Antibes
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Riviera Nature, Adventure Park, Grasse
Try these tree top adventures, all with various levels of difficulty and with plenty of adrenalin pumping fun!
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Antibes Land Theme Park
Open from April to September, this major amusement park includes a large range of entertainment attractions and rides such as mechanised thrill machines (Roller coasters, train rides, water ride, etc.) and carnival games.
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Royal Kids Games Park for Children
Divided into three zones, this playground meets the needs of children and their parents in terms of indoor recreational entertainment.
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Le Village des Fous Theme Park, Villeneuve Loubet
This amusement park has a maze with plentiful of fun games and challenges with a different theme each year and a “Crazy Village”, an area with wacky activities.
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Salto Trampoline Arena
From foam pits to airbags, basketball to dodgeball and of course trampoline, there is plenty to keep the entire family entertained.
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Canyon Forest Theme Park, Villeneuve-Loubet
100% thrills on this adventure course situated on the edge of Villeneuve-sur-Loup. Activities lasting three hours with 4 levels of difficulty and more than 115 challenges (iron way, rope bridge, zip-wires, climbing...).
Tree-top / Forest adventures
Waterparks
Waterparks & Aquariums in Antibes
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Marineland Waterpark
Four parks in one... Marineland, Kid's Island, Adventure Golf and Aquasplash. You can buy a ticket for one or more of these parks and make your way between them.
Waterskiing & Wakeboarding
Watersports in Antibes
Watersports in Antibes
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Diamond Diving School
A small centre that focuses on a personal touch and offers not only beginner diving courses, but PADI certification and also instructor development courses.
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Antibes Jet Passion, Juan les Pins
You can hire a jet ski, or enjoy a guided day out with an instructor who will show you the sites of the wonderful coastline and the islands of the Cote d'Azur.
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Airxkite Kitesurf, Cannes la Bocca
Airxkite offers full courses on kite surfing, including theory and practical. All Airxkite classes in the water take place between April to November.
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Paddle Evasion
An activity that is accessible to everyone; all you need is to have a swim suit and be able to swim! The perfect trip for a group of friends or a family.
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Aventure Sous Marine Diving School, Saint Raphael
Since 1994, the team at this diving school have been located in Saint Raphael in the Var department.
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Easy Dive School, Juan les Pins
Easy Dive is a diving shop and diving centre in Antibes. There are a range of different courses for all levels from complete beginner to advanced and instructor courses.
Windsurfing & Kiteboarding
Wine tasting & vineyard tours in Antibes
The region of Provence produces some of the best wines in the world. Take a tour around one of the beautiful vineyards in Antibes. Taste the carefully made wines, learn more about them, the grapes and the wine making process whilst enjoying the wonderful vineyard scenery.