Second full day in France · Thursday 30 July
Day 11 · Cannes and Antibes Old Town
A short morning train to Cannes leaves time for the market, Le Suquet and the Croisette before an afternoon in Antibes Old Town, the Picasso Museum and Port Vauban.
The plan
Cannes before lunch, Antibes afterwards
The TER between Antibes and Cannes normally takes about 10–15 minutes. Start early enough to experience Marché Forville while the market is still active.
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08:30–09:15: Walk to Antibes station and take the TER to Cannes.
- 02
09:15–10:15: Start at Marché Forville and pick up fruit, pastries or snacks for the day.
- 03
10:15–11:30: Walk through Le Suquet to the viewpoint by the church, then descend towards the Old Port.
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11:30–13:00: See Palais des Festivals, the celebrity handprints and walk part of La Croisette.
- 05
13:00–14:00: Have lunch in Cannes, or return by train and eat in Antibes.
- 06
14:00–16:30: Explore the Marché Provençal area, narrow lanes and ramparts of Antibes Old Town. Add the Picasso Museum if art appeals.
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16:30–18:00: Follow the ramparts to Port Vauban and the Nomade sculpture. The hotel is conveniently placed for a break afterwards.
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Evening: Choose dinner in the Old Town. For a beach and livelier atmosphere, take a short train to Juan-les-Pins and back.
ABRP recalculates the route and charging stops. Weather, speed, temperature and actual battery level can change the result.
The hotel decision is final and the stay is booked for 2 adults and one 14-year-old child in 1 room.
Worth seeing
Stops and experiences along the way
These are candidates, not a checklist. Energy, weather and traffic decide what actually fits the day.
Palais and Croisette
The festival steps, seafront promenade and classic hotel façades bring together the best-known Cannes sights.
Cannes highlights ↗Le Suquet
Cobbled streets and views across the harbour contrast with the polished Croisette below.
Official guide ↗Picasso Museum
The museum occupies a dramatic seafront setting and provides a compact indoor option during the hottest part of the afternoon.
Official visitor information ↗Port Vauban and Nomade
Walk along the harbour past the superyachts to Jaume Plensa's large Nomade sculpture and Mediterranean views.
Official guide ↗After the journey
This is where the plan becomes a travel log
The page is ready for personal photos, a driving timelapse and notes about how the day actually unfolded.
Personal photos will live here
Stops, views, the car and the small moments from the day.
The drive, compressed
A YouTube or Vimeo video can be embedded directly when it is ready.
Time, distance and lessons
Plan versus reality, charging stops, hotel and what we would do differently.