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Fort Carré and the ramparts of Antibes

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Above Port Vauban

About Fort Carré and the ramparts of Antibes

Fort Carré guards the entrance to Port Vauban, opposite the ramparts of the old town (antibesjuanlespins.com).

Why it's on our list

  • Above the port

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Fort Carré and the ramparts of Antibes before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Fort Carré and the ramparts of Antibes are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Musée Picasso, Antibes1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Palais des Festivals9.9 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 22 min
  3. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 23 min
  4. Promenade des Anglais16 kmCar or taxi 32 min
  5. Cours Saleya (Vieux Nice)17 kmCar or taxi 34 min
  6. Musée Matisse19 kmCar or taxi 37 min
  7. Villa Ephrussi20 kmCar or taxi 39 min
  8. Èze village24 kmCar or taxi 47 min

Main railway stations

  1. Antibes850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. Cannes9.6 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 21 min
  3. Nice Saint-Augustin (airport)11 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 24 min
  4. Nice-Ville17 kmCar or taxi 34 min
  5. Menton36 kmCar or taxi 67 min

Location

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