Safranier Quarter

The Safranier district, in Antibes

The Safranier district is the most picturesque and bohemian of the old centre of Antibes. The Antibes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this maze of flowered lanes, nicknamed the free commune of the Safranier.

The free commune with flowered lanes

The Safranier district is part of the old centre of Antibes and is undoubtedly its most charming and bohemian corner. Nicknamed the free commune of the Safranier, in reference to a local tradition of independent and convivial district, it deploys a maze of narrow and paved lanes, lined with houses with colourful façades, overflowing with flowers, climbing plants and small shaded squares. Far from the bustle, this peaceful district gives off a Mediterranean and village atmosphere, where it is good to stroll. It is one of the best-kept secrets of the old town of Antibes.

What to see

Here you wander in the maze of paved lanes lined with colourful houses, overflowing with flowers and climbing plants, among the shaded squares, in a Mediterranean and village atmosphere. The Safranier district is the most charming corner of the old town of Antibes. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Safranier district lies in the old centre of Antibes, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public district; it is best to respect the tranquillity of the place and its inhabitants. You discover it during a walk in the old town.

Why is the Safranier district called free commune?

In reference to a local tradition of independent and convivial district; this picturesque corner of the old centre deploys a maze of flowered lanes with a village atmosphere.

Where is the Safranier district?

In the old centre of Antibes, in France.