Activities

Things to see and do

There are plenty of things to do around the area. We have a “Lonely Planet”-guide in the apartment that you can use. There's also a GuideMichelin as well as maps and tourist-folders about things to see&do. A valuable resource is to use www.tripadvisor.com for a lot of info.

Here are some ideas on things to do in the close by:

With kids:

Marineland: (Antibes)
A sea-adventure for kids and grownups! It’s a whole day experience with lots of shows (killerwhales, dolphins etc). It tends to be crowded, so it’s a good idea to bring you own picnic (plenty of green areas for picnicking). www.marineland.fr/
Aquasplash / Ferme du Far West / Adventure Golf: (Antibes)
In the same area as Marineland there are several amusement parcs for children.
Petit Train (Juan-les-Pins – Antibes)
A cute little train going between Juan-les-Pins and Antibes. Departs from Juan-Les-Pins close to the tourist-office and arrives in the center of the old town of Antibes. www.petit-train-antibes.com
FunCart & Carousels: (Juan-les-Pins)
By the boardwalk in the centre of Juan-les-Pins, there is a “FunCart”-arena for kids 5yrs&up. Close by you will find carousels for the smaller kids. Also, in the parc “La Pinède”, right by the Casino, you will find a wonderful playground, as well as a small amusement parc with carousels for the children.
Glassbottomboat (Juan les Pins/Cap d’Antibes)
Enjoy a 1-hour boat-tour around the Cap d’Antibes. For the whole family – the kids will enjoy the sealife through the glass-bottom, while the parents enjoy the view of the Cap d’Antibes. Located in the center of JuanLesPins www.visiobulle.com
Le Village des Fous, Le Bois du Lutin, Pitchoun Forest (Villeneuve-Loubet)
Great for kids of all ages ! We highly recommend this for a fun day with the kids. Le Bois du Lutin and Pitchoun Forest for the younger, Laby Folies for slightly older. All three are located outside Villeneuve-Loubet. In all of these parcs, you are climbing high up in the trees (perfectly safe). In Laby Folies there is first an adventurus labyrinth that you have to walk through (different levels depending on the age of the participants), before reaching the amusement park. Check www.levillagedesfous.com , www.leboisdeslutins.com , www.pitchounforest.com for more info.
Canyon Forest (Villeneuve-Loubet)
A great adventure for a half-day out in the nature. An amazing parcour adventure among the tree-tops and with breathtaking ziplines. For children over 8. Reservations is a must. www.canyonforest.com
Musée Oceanographic: (Monte Carlo)
This wonderful oceanographic museum is located right in the centre of Monte Carlo. You will find gigantic fishtanks with fishes from all around the world. www.oceano.mc

Museums

There are lots of museums around the area, have a look in the Lonley Plantet guidebook. This is a couple of good ones. Combine the day with a lovely lunch and you are all set!

Musée Picasso: (Antibes)
Fondation Maeght: (St Paul de Vence)
Chapelle de Matisse: (Vence)
Musée Chagalle (Nice)
Villa Ephrussi de Rotchild (Cap Ferrat)
Musée National Fernand-Léger (Biot)

Markets

There are lots of markets around the area where you find everything from food to crafts.

Antibes: Le Marche Provencal.
Don’t miss this wonderful food-market in the old part of Antibes. Opened every day between 6am-1pm. In the afternoon, the crafts-market takes place in the same location.
Cannes: Marché Forville
A large food-market in the old part of Cannes. Opened tues-Sundays in the mornings.
Flea-market, Cannes : Marché Forville
On Mondays, the food-market in Cannes hosts a large ‘Marché Brocante’
Valbonne: Provencal-market
Every Friday between 7:30am-1:30pm there’s a tradtitional Provencal market in the cozy village of Valbonne

Hikes:
There are several “Sentier Littoral” among the area. These are stoned walkways along the coastal areas. There is a great one around the Cap d’Antibes. Start the walk at Plage La Garoupe and walk around the Cap. Takes about 2 hours. Bring lots of water! Other great “Sentier Littoral” are located around the Cap Ferrat and also one around the Cap d’Ail.

Tennis and Padel tennis:
Close to the apartment is the small private tennis-club “La Roseraie”. They have 3 tennis courts, and a Padel tennis court. www.tennisantibes.com . To walk there takes about 20 minutes.
Call 04 93 33 19 79.

Diving and snorkeling tour:
A great way to spend the day is to join a diving- or snorkeling tour. If you don't have a certificate you can do a dive with an instructor. Or just come along for a snorkeling experience. To come out on the sea in a rib-boat and do snorkeling and watch the rich sea-life is a wonderful experience. In Golfe Juan is Diamon Diving located and they have great experience. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk or https://www.diamonddiving.fr/

Fireworks by beach:
Each year there are magnificent fireworks ("Feu d'artifice" in French)along the coast - it could be either in JuanLesPins, Golfe Juan, Antibes or Cannes. It's a wonderful happening and very spectacual for everybody to see. Be sure not to miss this! The schedule varies, so best is to check the Internet for info. In JuanLesPins/Antibes, info could be found on the tourist Information page https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/

Jazz-festival in JuanLesPins:
Each year in the end of July there's a famous Jazz-festival in JuanLesPins with great stars playing. Check out info on the Tourist Information page: https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/