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AntibesAntibes-Juan-les-Pins
Give Antibes 2 nights: one for the old town and Picasso museum, one for the Cap walk or a beach day in Juan-les-Pins. Skip it as a base if you want nightlife.
Antibes is a two-part town on the Riviera between Nice and Cannes: the walled old town and Port Vauban on one side, the beach resort of Juan-les-Pins on the other, with the pine-covered Cap d'Antibes between them. It is quieter and cheaper than Cannes, and the coast path around the Cap is the reason most people come. Two nights covers it; three if you add a beach day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices)
- Airport
- NCE
- Nights
- 2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Antibes112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Antibes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyAntibes is a low-risk Riviera town; the real issues are summer heat, pickpockets around the port and beaches…
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency (police, fire, ambulance) · 15 ambulance (samu) · 17 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 20 km (12 mi); TER train or bus 250 to Antibes, 25–40 min).NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 12 mi (20 km); TER train or bus 250 to Antibes, 25–40 min).
- Getting aroundWalk the old town and port; the TER train links Antibes and Juan-les-Pins in about 5 minutes and continues to Nice and Cannes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner, mid-range, per person€30–50 (≈ US$35–60)
- Beerdraught in a bar€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–25 (≈ US$12–30)
- Museum or sight ticketPicasso museum entry€8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 2- or 3-star hotel, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedDouble room, 2- or 3-star hotel, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €220 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 20 km (12 mi); TER train or bus 250 to Antibes, 25–40 min)NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 12 mi (20 km); TER train or bus 250 to Antibes, 25–40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best*
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Oct (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Antibes: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the old town and port; the TER train links Antibes and Juan-les-Pins in about 5 minutes and continues to Nice and Cannes. Local buses (Envibus) cover the Cap and the beaches. Bikes work on the flat coastal lanes but the town climbs inland. A car is a liability in summer: the A8 exit and coastal roads jam.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
TER train from Antibes station
Old town, Promenade des Anglais and the market at Cours Saleya.
Door to door: About 20–25 min
TER train from Antibes station
La Croisette and Le Suquet; easy half-day.
Mougins
cautionDoor to door: About 40–60 min
Bus or car via the A8
Hill village with art galleries and restaurants; awkward without a car.
Vence
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Bus or car inland from Cagnes-sur-Mer
Old walled town and Matisse's Chapelle du Rosaire; a full half-day.
Menton
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
TER train along the coast
Border town with gardens and a good market; long but doable as a day.
Grasse
cautionDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Train to Grasse, then walk uphill
Perfume houses and old town; the station sits below the centre.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car via Vence
Village with craft shops; better as part of a hill-village loop than a rushed return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Antibes old town (Vieil Antibes)
Walk to the market, Picasso museum and Port Vauban; best for a short stay without a car.
Juan-les-Pins
Beachfront hotels and a quieter TER station; 5 min by train or 15 min by bus from Antibes.
Cap d'Antibes
Villas and the Belles Rives area; expensive, car or taxi useful, closest to the coastal path.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- €110–180 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 2- or 3-star hotel1 × 2 nights × €150 | €300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €120 | €480 |
| TER Antibes ↔ Nice, one way2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| Bus 250 Nice airport ↔ Antibes, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €83 |
| Trip total≈ €229 per person per day, bed included | €915≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Beer, draught in a bar | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Lunch menu (formule) in the old town | €18–28 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Dinner, mid-range, per person | €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) |
| Picasso museum entry | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check) |
| TER Antibes → Nice | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–25 (≈ US$12–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Cap d'Antibes coastal path can be fully or partly closed in bad weather or high seas; check locally before setting out.
- Summer traffic on the A8 and the coastal roads (RN98, RN7) is heavy; the train is usually faster.
- Beach prices at Juan-les-Pins and the private Cap beaches are high in July–August; public beaches are free.
- Many old-town restaurants close one day a week and shut kitchens between about 14:00 and 19:00.Many old-town restaurants close one day a week and shut kitchens between about 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency112
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
No embassy in Antibes; the US consulate is in Marseille and most embassies are in Paris. Consular help for the Riviera is usually handled from Marseille or Paris (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nice airport → Antibes, bus 250: about €5 (≈ US$6), 30–40 min (check)
- Antibes → Nice, TER train: about €5–7 (≈ US$6–9), 25–30 min (check)
- Antibes → Cannes, TER train: about €4–6 (≈ US$5–7), 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bon-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo pleh)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-byen)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon seel voo pleh)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Antibes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NCE: TER and bus 250 timings, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with anchors: old town and market, Port Vauban and Fort Carré, Cap d'Antibes, Juan-les-Pins seafront.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Picasso museum, Fort Carré, Marineland) and eat pages with last orders.
- Coastal-path closure fixture so the Cap walk can go green or amber by weather.