Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence shore excursion

Docking in the South of France? Leave the tour buses behind. This private shore excursion, designed for cruise passengers, takes you from the port to three of the best-known places on the Côte d’Azur: the red carpet of Cannes, the stone ramparts of Antibes and the art village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

1. Cannes and the Croisette

The day starts in Cannes, world capital of cinema.

• The red carpet: stand on the steps of the Palais des Festivals, where the biggest names in film gather every May.
• The Croisette: stroll the palm-lined boulevard past the famous Carlton and Martinez hotels and the top designer boutiques.
• The bay: look out to the Lérins Islands over turquoise water and golden sand.

2. Antibes, old town and superyachts

Antibes has 2,000 years of history, going back to the Greeks, right next to the modern luxury of the « Billionaires’ Quay ».

• Port Vauban: the largest marina in Europe, where huge superyachts moor below the 16th-century Fort Carré.
• The Picasso Museum: housed in the Grimaldi Castle. From the terrace where Picasso painted, you see the same Mediterranean light that inspired him.
• The Old Town: saffron-colored walls, spice markets and small cafés straight out of a French film.

3. Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the art village

We end the day in the hills, in one of the oldest medieval towns on the Riviera.

• Art everywhere: narrow pebbled streets once walked by Marc Chagall and Jacques Prévert, now full of contemporary art galleries and hidden sculpture gardens.
• The ramparts: a 360° view over the Provençal hills and the sea in the distance.
• Shopping: local crafts, artisan jewelry and lavender oils in boutiques set into old stone walls.

Why it works for cruise passengers

• Timed to your ship: we guarantee a relaxed return to the port well before departure.
• A private, air-conditioned vehicle instead of public transport.
• Your itinerary: more shopping in Cannes or more art in Saint-Paul, we adapt the day to you.
• Fewer crowds: our local guides know the shortcuts and the best time to visit each place.

Make your port stop the highlight of your cruise. Contact us to adapt the itinerary and reserve your private guide for your arrival.

Guy Alfonsi. Born in Nice, 20+ years of guiding. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2014.