22 Best Things to Do in Antibes: An Insider’s Guide

You’ll feel as if you’re in the town from Beauty and the Beast when you wander around the charming cobblestone streets of Vieille Ville with all its adorable shops and friendly locals.

While I was living here, one of my favorite things to do was to walk around Old Town while eating pain au chocolat from my local boulangère, Boulangerie Veziano.

There’s something that feels so French about strolling around with a buttery, flaky, pastry as the town comes alive in the morning. 

In fact, I think it should be a crime to visit France and not indulge in all the delicious pastries every morning. 

You can easily spend hours just walking around browsing shops, relaxing at cafes, and looking at the beautiful old architecture and streets covered in gorgeous flowers.  

Local’s Tip: Head to Nomads Coffee for your morning coffee. They have a shop in Old Town, plus a coffee truck in Port Vauban during the summer months. 

The Marché Provençal is easily one of the best markets in the South of France. 

You’ll see colorful produce and spices, smell the divine scent of local lavender, and marvel at an array of meats and cheeses.

You’ll even get to sample a regional treat called socca, which is like a chickpea pancake with spices on it.

Most vendors take cards, but you’ll absolutely want to have some cash on hand. 

Visiting this market for my weekly groceries became such a pleasure.

I have to admit my mouth is watering just thinking about all the delicious cheeses and treats I’d indulge in while shopping (most stalls will let you sample their goods). 

It gets crowded, so if you want to avoid the chaos, I suggest going in the mornings.

Most stalls are open by 6:30 am and everything closes by 1pm. 

On a seawall overlooking the blue seas of the Mediterranean, you’ll find the famous Le Nomade sculpture. 

To get to the statue, you’ll walk along Les Remparts taking in views of the local beach, the sea, and all the boats floating in the port, including some seriously impressive mega-yachts. 

​​In the summers, they even have a little outdoor lounge set up next to the statue to compete with cocktails and appetizers. 

This giant white statue of a man gazing out at the sea, created by Bastion Saint Jaume, is amesmerizing sight you shouldn’t miss while exploring Antibes. 

Antibes is home to one of Europe’s largest marinas, so it attracts some seriously impressive luxury yachts. 

Most of us will never get the chance to board these impressive boats, but we can certainly wander around the port admiring them. 

The coolest part is that it’s found behind 16th century walls called ‘Les Remparts’ that were rebuilt by Henry II, Francois I and Henry IV. 

History buffs will absolutely appreciate wandering around this place.

The section of the marina, known as Saint Roch, was originally a place of trade when the area was a Greek city founded by the Phoenicians.

My friend gave me a tour and told me about all the old boats and artifacts, including gold coins from ancient ships that were found in the area over the years.