Squeezed between the Château Grimaldi and the sea, the cathedral of Notre-Dame de la Platea concentrates the whole history of Antibes: an ancient sacred site, a medieval choir, a warm baroque façade added in the eighteenth century, and inside, one of the finest altarpieces on the coast.
What to look for
The east end is the oldest part, Romanesque and fortress-like — the town’s defences and its faith were built together. The façade, repainted in Mediterranean ochres, dates from the 1740s; the carved wooden doors are worth a pause before you step in.
Inside, seek out the early sixteenth-century altarpiece of the Rosary attributed to Louis Bréa, the master of the Nice school — an unexpected treasure for a church this size.
Around the square
The cathedral shares its rock with the Picasso Museum and the market below: the three make a natural single visit, ending with lunch on Cours Masséna.
It is an active parish church — visits pause during services, and summer evening concerts here are worth planning around.
Everything on this page is minutes from our doors.
Seven restored houses inside the old town — live availability, transparent prices, and your hosts two streets away.
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