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Antibes

A HIDDEN JEWEL

Discover Ancient Antipolis

Once home of Napoleon and Picasso and the birthplace of the French Riviera as a summer destination, the charming walled town of Antibes and adjoining lively resort town of Juan Les Pins are worth far more than the obligatory stop at the iconic Hotel-du-Cap Eden Roc. Antibes has been a major port since Roman times, and the jumble of medieval buildings and giant superyacht port framed against the backdrop of the Alps make the town a truly unmissable sight from the sea. Be sure to drop anchor and stop a while, visiting the Picasso Museum, snacking on socca from the Provencal covered market, and enjoying one of the Riviera’s most lovely walks around the Cap, stopping for Michelin-starred dining and beach clubs along the way.

Why charter in Antibes

Often skipped over too quickly on a French Riviera itinerary, Antibes deserves thorough exploration. Until 1860, when Nice was still part of Italy, Antibes marked the southeastern border of France, fortified by thick walls encircling the town to defend against pirates and enemy powers. These historic defenses underscored its strategic importance, though large sections were demolished in 1895 to accommodate expansion into the Cap d’Antibes. This led to the creation of Juan les Pins, a seaside resort that further enhanced the town’s allure.why description

Discover Ancient Antipolis

Once home of Napoleon and Picasso and the birthplace of the French Riviera as a summer destination, the charming walled town of Antibes and adjoining lively resort town of Juan Les Pins are worth far more than the obligatory stop at the iconic Hotel-du-Cap Eden Roc. Antibes has been a major port since Roman times, and the jumble of medieval buildings and giant superyacht port framed against the backdrop of the Alps make the town a truly unmissable sight from the sea. Be sure to drop anchor and stop a while, visiting the Picasso Museum, snacking on socca from the Provencal covered market, and enjoying one of the Riviera’s most lovely walks around the Cap, stopping for Michelin-starred dining and beach clubs along the way.

Why charter
in Antibes

Often skipped over too quickly on a French Riviera itinerary, Antibes deserves thorough exploration. Until 1860, when Nice was still part of Italy, Antibes marked the southeastern border of France, fortified by thick walls encircling the town to defend against pirates and enemy powers. These historic defenses underscored its strategic importance, though large sections were demolished in 1895 to accommodate expansion into the Cap d’Antibes. This led to the creation of Juan les Pins, a seaside resort that further enhanced the town’s allure.why description

Antibes: A Hub of Culture and Glamour

By the 1920s, Antibes had become a magnet for literary and social elites, including Scott Fitzgerald, solidifying the French Riviera’s reputation as a glamorous summer destination. Juan les Pins remains vibrant today, with its art deco hotels and lively beach clubs offering timeless appeal. It’s especially renowned for Jazz à Juan, one of the world’s oldest jazz festivals, which adds a rhythmic vibrancy to this historic coastal haven.

When to charter

In Antibes, the yachting season mirrors the rest of the Riviera, starting in late May and stretching to late September or early October, with July and August marking the bustling peak. August, in particular, dazzles with the Antibes Fireworks Festival, drawing superyachts to the bay in a spectacular show of light and luxury. For those desiring quieter charter experiences, June and September offer serene anchorages, open beach clubs, and warm seas, making them ideal months for a more tranquil yet equally enchanting visit.

Antibes in Autumn: A Local’s Paradise

For history and exploration enthusiasts, October unveils a different side of Antibes. The sea takes on its first winter sparkle, the town exudes a gloriously ‘local’ vibe, and the distant Alps don a mantle of snow, creating a picturesque backdrop. Before Scott Fitzgerald’s summer visits popularized the Riviera, European royals and celebrities favored these cooler months for their charm and tranquility. Follow their footsteps and discover Antibes in its quieter, more reflective glory. Why not make it your season too?

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glittering experiences await you in Antibes

Walk the Sentier du Littoral coastal path past splendid villas and cliffs
Drink absinthe in the Absinthe Bar’s 19th century cellar piano bar
Drop anchor off the Cap and lunch and spa at Hotel du Cap Eden Roc
Visit the Picasso Museum in Chateau Grimaldi, where Picasso lived and worked
Sample Provencal cheeses and peppery slices of socca in the covered market
Enjoy the relaxed beauty of the Cap d’Antibes beach hotel and Plage Keller
Visit the lighthouse or tour Fort Carre for splendid views. 
Stroll the gorgeous gardens and rooms of Villa Eilenroc on the Cap
Savour Michelin star dining at Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit or Les Pêcheurs on the Cap
Visit Juan les Pins for jazz at Le New Orleans or party at YOLO beach club

Superyacht marinas in Antibes

Port Vauban, Antibes’ enormous superyacht marina, is the envy of the yachting world and the biggest in Europe. It has over 1,500 berths for private yachts, with megayachts up to 150m docking on the Quay Camille Rayon at the IYCA — also known as the charmingly outdated ‘Key of Millionaires’. Port Vauban’s International Yacht Club has been architecturally redesigned to include a helipad, lounge bars and stylish terraces overlooking the port. Beyond Antibes, yachts up to 43m can find berths in Port Gallice Marina in Juan les Pins, and yachts up 75 m can dock in Port Camille Rayon Marina in Vallauris Golfe-Juan.

Beyond Antibes

Sardinia

A Sardinia yacht charter is a Mediterranean dream. This summer, make your luxurious way along the Costa Smeralda on a private yacht —diving off your superyacht into clear, sunlit seas, walking wildflower paths along soft sand dunes, and living it up in some of the most glamorous marinas in the world. Watch the champagne spray from your deckchair at Phi Beach Club, dance under the stars at the Billionaire’s Club, and sink your toes into the heavenly white sands of Sardinia’s beaches, where sapphire water laps at red rock coves

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Selected yachts

Available in Antibes

Fiorente
37M| Ferronavale| 1990| 10 GUESTS
FROM €66,000 P/W
D5
24M| Fairline| 2010| 12 GUESTS
FROM €29,500 P/W
Saluzi
69M| Austal Ships| 2003| 32 GUESTS
FROM €480,000 P/W
Loon
67.5M| Icon Yachts| 2010| 14 GUESTS
FROM €550,000 P/W

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