Bastion Saint-Jaume

The Saint-Jaume bastion, in Antibes

The Saint-Jaume bastion is a former defensive work of Antibes, at the entrance of the Port Vauban, which today hosts the sculpture The Nomad. The Antibes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this site, blending military heritage and contemporary art facing the sea.

The former defensive work become a place of art

The Saint-Jaume bastion is a former work of the fortifications of Antibes, located at the entrance of the Port Vauban, facing the sea. A vestige of the defensive past of the city, a strategic place on the coast, it has been redeveloped to become a place of promenade and art. It is here that the famous sculpture The Nomad by Jaume Plensa is installed, which dominates the entrance of the port. Blending military heritage, view over the Mediterranean and contemporary creation, the bastion offers a striking setting. Its access, free, is subject to opening hours.

What to see

Here you discover the former defensive work at the entrance of the Port Vauban, the sculpture The Nomad by Jaume Plensa that dominates it, and a superb view over the Mediterranean Sea. The Saint-Jaume bastion blends military heritage and contemporary art. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Saint-Jaume bastion lies at the entrance of the Port Vauban, in Antibes, reachable on foot. Entry is free but subject to opening hours, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to enjoy the view over the sea.

What is the Saint-Jaume bastion in Antibes?

A former defensive work of the fortifications of Antibes, at the entrance of the Port Vauban, redeveloped into a place of promenade and art, which hosts the sculpture The Nomad by Jaume Plensa.

Where is the Saint-Jaume bastion?

At the entrance of the Port Vauban, in Antibes, in France.