Grimaldi Castle

The Grimaldi Castle, in Antibes

The Grimaldi Castle is one of the most important buildings of Antibes, which today houses the Picasso Museum. The Antibes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic castle, standing facing the sea, on ancient foundations.

The castle become the Picasso Museum

The Grimaldi Castle is one of the most important buildings of Antibes. Built from the eleventh century on the foundations of an ancient Roman structure, it dominates the old town and the Mediterranean Sea. Long a residence of the Grimaldi family, it became famous in the twentieth century when Pablo Picasso stayed and worked there, making it his studio. The artist left there numerous works, and the castle today houses the Picasso Museum, one of the most important dedicated to the master. Between medieval heritage, sea view and modern art, the Grimaldi Castle is a jewel of Antibes.

What to see

You admire the medieval castle built on Roman foundations, dominating the sea, and you discover the Picasso Museum it houses, rich in the works left by the artist. The Grimaldi Castle is a jewel of Antibes. It is a major stop for lovers of art and history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Grimaldi Castle lies in the old town of Antibes, facing the sea, reachable on foot. The visit of the Picasso Museum has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Grimaldi Castle of Antibes house?

The Picasso Museum, one of the most important dedicated to the master, who stayed and worked in this medieval castle built on Roman foundations, facing the sea.

Where is the Grimaldi Castle?

In the old town of Antibes, facing the sea, in France.