Historic sites in Antibes

Antibes Heritage Trail

Discover the architectural and historical layers of Antibes through its most significant landmarks. This trail features the 16th-century Château Grimaldi, now the Picasso Museum, built upon ancient Greek foundations. Explore diverse religious sites, including the sailors' chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garoupe, the frescoed Chapelle Saint-Bernardin, and the Romanesque-style Antibes Cathedral. The selection also includes Château Salé, an 18th-century manor house famously inhabited by Napoleon Bonaparte's family in 1794.

Antibes Heritage Trail — Map

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Picasso Museum

The Musée Picasso, formerly the Château Grimaldi at Antibes, is built upon the foundations of the ancient Greek town of Antipolis.

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Église Notre-Dame de la Garoupe

This small chapel dedicated to sailors is enveloped by a peaceful atmosphere of the place and the beautiful panoramic view of the…

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Chapelle Saint-Bernardin

A 16th-century Gothic chapel formerly used by the Brotherhood of White Penitents. It features a Renaissance-style door, restored 16th-century frescoes, and a notable altarpiece.

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Antibes Cathedral

Antibes Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Antibes on the French Riviera, France.

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Château Salé

An 18th-century manor house known for hosting Napoleon Bonaparte and his family in 1794 during the Siege of Toulon.

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