Antibes Travel Forum

Hi there,

I am wanting to travel down to Antibes, to stay for a week, and then go onto Spain - I'd love to drive, but think it would be better to train or bus (less responsiblity!!).

Does any one have any suggetsions about transtport to/from this area?

Also - do I need to pre-book accomodation here, or is it okay to wing it? (I'll be there from 10th OCtober 06)

Thanks so much,

Tor.

The train going south from Paris stops to separate into two trains near Avignon and one side goes along the coast to Cannes and Nice. I am not sure if there is a stop in Antibes. If not, stop in Cannes and take a bus. Accomodations are usually available if you arrive before 15:00 since it is past the summer season. Nearby is Juan-les-pins that has many cheezy clubs on the beach with jazz and other music. It's a pricy area so expect to pay quite dearly for everything. If you can negotiate in French, you may get a room for a week at a reduced rate by paying cash (no credit card or travelers checks). I did this to get a room for one month in Cannes and saved 50 percent.

You will reverse your steps (train or bus-train) going back toward Avignon and take the split that goes to Spain.

There is a TGV from Paris ~08:00 to Antibes ~13:00. You will need a seat reservation.

I would wing it, especially for travel in October, and buy the ticket and reservation after I got to France. But many people like to ticket and reserve in advance. Maybe you can do this at TGV.com or one of the French rail sites.