News from Antibes

A holiday on the French Riviera more than delivers magnificent people-watching

Who can you expect to see in and around Antibes this summer?

Relax with your toes in the sand and your hands on a chilled drink

We're halfway through the summer and the holiday season is fully underway.

Summer is almost over but not quite yet, and the town is filled with art, both old and new.

For some, this time of year is the most charming time to be on the coast.

The sun shining, the sparkling azure of the Med - there is no better time to be in Antibes.

Visitors are flocking to the beaches as the summer season reaches its peak.

Here’s a quick overview of the beaches in each area of Antibes-Juan les Pins.

When it comes to beautiful villages, the South of France is a shameless show-off. With the hills rising steeply above the Mediterranean coast, the Côte d’Azur is simply littered with perched medieval villages rich in history and atmosphere.

The FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) is a non-profit organisation that awards the sought-after Blue Flag label. And if you're planning a visit to Antibes and its beaches you'll be pleased to know that it has some Blue Flag beaches.

Antibes has many faces. First ruled by the Ancient Greeks, its thick city walls were built high during medieval times to defend from invasion, pirates and plagues.

Antibes has been a popular summer destination since the 19th century. Artists, Hollywood stars and musicians flock here every year to enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean sun, gorgeous beaches and crystal clear waters.

The climate in the South of France is generally great, with roughly 300 days of sunshine beaming down across the Riviera each year. However, that statistic does still leave 65 days on average when the sun doesn’t shine.

With its golden beaches, gleaming superyachts, and a picturesque old town of cobblestones and Provençal markets, Antibes has plenty to offer its visitors. Yet, just outside Antibes, lie some of the best day trips in France, if not the whole world. 

A holiday on the French Riviera more than delivers magnificent people-watching

Looking for the perfect place to say "I do" is normally the first and most important part of your wedding plans, and the beautiful Côte d'Azur town of Antibes has more than its fair share of stunning locations, unique settings and venues that will 'wow' your guests.

The Mediterranean port town of Antibes is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous stop-offs for the superyachts of the rich and famous. Thanks to this, Antibes is definitely open for business when it comes to luxury accommodation.

Many visitors don’t realise that until the 1920s, the French Riviera was exclusively a wintertime resort, a place that royalty, artists and celebrities were drawn to for the clarity of light, the gentle winter climate and the mesmerising views of snow clad mountains and sparkling sea.

Before Antibes became the glamorous port town we know today, it was often touted as a health retreat, a legacy that continues today. The local spas make the most of the gentle Mediterranean climate, Alpine spring water and sparkling sea.

Each April, the town of Antibes plays host to one of the biggest gatherings of art galleries and antique dealers at the much-anticipated Antibes Art Fair, the Salon d'antiquites, brocante and art moderne.

A freshly baked buttery croissant and a good coffee is a real treat when you are on holiday anywhere on the Côte d'Azur.

Warm sunny days, long pink twilights, sparkling sea, Antibes is the perfect place for a picnic.

Michelin-starred restos in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area