Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea Cathedral

The cathedral of Antibes, Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea

Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea Cathedral is the main church of Antibes, recognisable by its fine colourful façade. The Antibes audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary listed as a historic monument, the spiritual heart of the old town.

The fine colourful church of the old town

This fine colourful church is the cathedral of Antibes, listed as a historic monument since 1945. The largest church of the town, it presents an elegant façade of classical style, in warm shades typical of the South, and keeps a rich heritage: altarpieces, works of sacred art and old furniture. Built and altered over the centuries, it rises in the heart of the old town, near the Grimaldi Castle and the sea. The spiritual heart of Antibes, Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea Cathedral is discovered with respect, in the calm of its interior.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the fine colourful façade of classical style, and you discover the rich heritage of altarpieces, works of sacred art and old furniture, in an atmosphere of contemplation. Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea Cathedral is the spiritual heart of Antibes. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The cathedral of Antibes lies in the heart of the old town, near the Grimaldi Castle, reachable on foot. A working place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Since when is the cathedral of Antibes listed?

Since 1945, as a historic monument; the largest church of the town, it presents a fine colourful façade of classical style and a rich heritage of sacred art.

Where is the cathedral of Antibes?

In the heart of the old town of Antibes, near the Grimaldi Castle, in France.