{"id":6387,"date":"2023-12-04T15:02:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/visit-remparts-nomade-antibes\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:56:25","slug":"visit-ramparts-nomade-antibes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-ramparts-nomade-antibes\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Ramparts to the Nomade of Port Vauban (Antibes): visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ready to discover Antibes’ must-sees? In this article, we present the ramparts of the old town<\/strong>, which give this Vauban<\/strong> citadel its undeniable charm. Antibes has always been a strategic city, thanks to its seaside location and proximity to the Italian coast.<\/strong> Its ramparts, redeveloped over the centuries, reflect its history! The same is true of the harbor, an ancient port that is now Europe’s leading yachting harbor<\/strong>. This is where you’ll find the monumental sculpture Le Nomade<\/em><\/strong>, by Jaume Plensa<\/strong>. Fun and photogenic, it’s a source of pride for the locals!<\/p>\n\n

In this article, we’ll give you all our tips<\/strong> for visiting the ramparts and the Nomade<\/em> du Port Vauban<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit the Nomade<\/em>, Port Vauban and the ramparts?<\/h2>\n\n

Why are they worth it? Our opinion:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The ramparts and Port Vauban are a must-see during your stay in Antibes! They are truly part of the city’s identity. The Port Vauban separates the majestic Fort Carr\u00e9<\/a> from Old Antibes. On its main quay, Quai Henri Rambaud, you can see the Nomade<\/em>. We went to the foot of this white steel sculpture and particularly liked it. From the quay, we then walked along the ramparts, from the old town to Plage du Ponteil. It was a very pleasant walk! See our other ideas for activities in Antibes in our dedicated article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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View of Port Vauban and Fort Carr\u00e9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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WHERE TO STAY IN Antibes<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Option 1: near the ramparts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near the city walls, where you can enjoy the charm of the old town and all the restaurants.Hotel la Villa Port<\/strong> – prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near the beaches (Ponteil and Salis), with views of the ramparts and the mountains.Hotel La Jabotte<\/strong> – prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Juan-les-Pins, in the heart of the peninsula.Hotel La Villa Cap d’Antibes<\/strong> – prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See our complete selection of the best hotels in Antibes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See all accommodations available on your dates >>.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why is the Nomade<\/em> famous?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Le Nomade<\/em> is a sculpture by artist Jaume Plensa, born in Barcelona in 1955. Installed for a temporary exhibition in 2007, it was so popular with local residents that it returned to take its place on Quai Henri Rambaud in 2010. It is famous for its delicate composition. It’s a seated human figure, made of juxtaposed letters. Like many of the artist’s works, it explores our relationship with humanity and words. Some ten metres high, it has become an emblem of Antibes!<\/p>\n\n

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Our favourite viewpoints<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Our choices are subjective, but we’d still like to share our 3 favorite viewpoints for this walk from the ramparts to Port Vauban:<\/p>\n\n