Christofers guidebok
Sightseeing
Antibes is known for two things: multi-million-dollar mega yachts and a maze-like Old Town encased by 16th-century ramparts. The Côte d'Azur's second-largest town is home to 80,000 inhabitants and the largest marina in the Mediterranean Sea, Port Vauban, which has been attracting ships of a different variety since before the times of the Roman Empire. The ancient Greek trading port of Antipolis was heavily fortified by Vauban in the 17th century and, after a battle that endured many years between France and the House of Savoy, Antibes—and the entire county of Nice—claimed its current French status.
Get lost strolling along the winding streets of Antibes' Old Town, where you'll come across a number of charming bistros serving up classic Mediterranean fare (think seafood, Italian-influenced pasta and pizza, and regional specialties like bouillabaisse).
558 locals recommend
Antibes
Antibes is known for two things: multi-million-dollar mega yachts and a maze-like Old Town encased by 16th-century ramparts. The Côte d'Azur's second-largest town is home to 80,000 inhabitants and the largest marina in the Mediterranean Sea, Port Vauban, which has been attracting ships of a different variety since before the times of the Roman Empire. The ancient Greek trading port of Antipolis was heavily fortified by Vauban in the 17th century and, after a battle that endured many years between France and the House of Savoy, Antibes—and the entire county of Nice—claimed its current French status.
Get lost strolling along the winding streets of Antibes' Old Town, where you'll come across a number of charming bistros serving up classic Mediterranean fare (think seafood, Italian-influenced pasta and pizza, and regional specialties like bouillabaisse).
Adventure
La Via Ferrata de Peille
This is an adrenaline kick and I would not recommend it if you are afraid of heights… But with a stunning view over the landscape, this is an adventure you’ll never forget.
Open if weather allows, call first! Easiest accesable with car.
(http://peille.free.fr/infos.php)
6 locals recommend
Peille
La Via Ferrata de Peille
This is an adrenaline kick and I would not recommend it if you are afraid of heights… But with a stunning view over the landscape, this is an adventure you’ll never forget.
Open if weather allows, call first! Easiest accesable with car.
(http://peille.free.fr/infos.php)
Matkultur
With a Italien/French cuisine, one of the best in the old town. Serving both lunch and dinner, but make sure you make a reservation, it’s very popular!
(38 rue droite, Old Town)
169 locals recommend
Chez Acchiardo
38 Rue DroiteWith a Italien/French cuisine, one of the best in the old town. Serving both lunch and dinner, but make sure you make a reservation, it’s very popular!
(38 rue droite, Old Town)
One of the best places in Nice for “meat eaters”! The menu is simple, with few dishes all based on roasted meat and combined with side dish. The food is very well cooked and the atmosphere is fantastic.
(8 rue mascoinat, Old Town)
21 locals recommend
Sophie Tour
8 Rue MascoinatOne of the best places in Nice for “meat eaters”! The menu is simple, with few dishes all based on roasted meat and combined with side dish. The food is very well cooked and the atmosphere is fantastic.
(8 rue mascoinat, Old Town)
Bar and drinks
Good drinks and with a view over Promenade des Anglais, make sure you get a place on there balcony in the sun.
(57 Quai des Etats-Unis)
40 locals recommend
Waka Bar
57 Quai des États-UnisGood drinks and with a view over Promenade des Anglais, make sure you get a place on there balcony in the sun.
(57 Quai des Etats-Unis)
Rooftop on “Le méridien” hotel. Enjoy the sun and the beautiful view over the mediterranean sea.
(1 Promenade des Anglais)
70 locals recommend
La Terrasse du Plaza
12 Av. de VerdunRooftop on “Le méridien” hotel. Enjoy the sun and the beautiful view over the mediterranean sea.
(1 Promenade des Anglais)
For beer lovers! Great selection of beers and wine and the outside tables are perfect for people watching
(24 rue de la prefecture, Old Town)
70 locals recommend
Les Distilleries Idéales
24 Rue de la PréfectureFor beer lovers! Great selection of beers and wine and the outside tables are perfect for people watching
(24 rue de la prefecture, Old Town)
A very popular Industrial chic bar/restaurant. Perfect for cheese sharing platter and wine!
100 locals recommend
Comptoir Central Électrique
10 Rue BonaparteA very popular Industrial chic bar/restaurant. Perfect for cheese sharing platter and wine!
Jazz bar
A small and cozy jazz-, soul- and funk-club in the old town. They have live music every night! Perfect place to take a drink, enjoy good music and hang with the locals…
(5 rue Rossetti, Old Town)
67 locals recommend
Le Shapko
5 Rue RossettiA small and cozy jazz-, soul- and funk-club in the old town. They have live music every night! Perfect place to take a drink, enjoy good music and hang with the locals…
(5 rue Rossetti, Old Town)