A 16th-century rampart-enclosed old town with ivy-covered alleys, a magnificent daily market, and the Château Grimaldi — where Picasso worked in 1946 and donated 23 works to the city.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Antibes has more genuine character than anywhere else of comparable size on the Riviera. The old town is enclosed by Vauban ramparts with the Mediterranean on two sides, and the Provençal market at Cours Masséna fills with local producers every morning. The Musée Picasso occupies the Château Grimaldi, where Picasso spent the autumn of 1946 in an extraordinary burst of productivity — the museum holds 23 paintings, 44 drawings, and over 150 ceramics from that period alone. Port Vauban next door has the world's largest superyacht marina.
What Stands Out
- 16th-century ramparts
- Picasso Museum in Château Grimaldi
- Daily Cours Masséna market
- One of the world’s largest superyacht marinas
- Authentic Provençal character