landmark
La Croisette, Cannes
The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Antibes
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Antibes
Antibes works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vallauris, 28km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
Antibes is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 76,393, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Antibes sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Antibes to your route.
About Antibes
Antibes (, US also , French: [ɑ̃tib] ; Occitan: Antíbol [anˈtibu]) is a seaside resort city in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Southeastern France. It is located on the French Riviera between Cannes and Nice; it is the largest yachting harbour in Europe. In 2023, the commune had aRead more
population of 77,637, making it Alpes-Maritimes's second-most populated after Nice.
Its cape, the Cap d'Antibes, along with Cap Ferrat in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to the northeast, are two major landforms in the area. The capes house the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat respectively, widely considered two of the most exclusive hotels in the world. Culturally, Antibes is home to the Musée Picasso.
The resort town of Juan-les-Pins is in the commune of Antibes; the Sophia Antipolis technology park is northwest of it.
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Where is Antibes located?
Antibes is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5813 latitude, 7.1249 longitude.
What is the population of Antibes?
Antibes has a population of approximately 76,393 people, making it a town in France.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 76,393
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.5813, 7.1249
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Antibes
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
17 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
Col de Vence
A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
25 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
Corniche de l'Esterel
A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
25 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
28 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Circuit de Monaco
The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Antibes
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 20 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
- 25 kmEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
- 25 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
- 27 kmGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- 28 kmGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- 49 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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