Cannes to Nice, via Antibes

If you are in the centre of the town, you should take the Croisette to its southern tip and follow the road northeast along the coast until you come to a roundabout. You could travel from Cannes centre along Boulevard Alexandre III directly to the roundabout, but assuming that you cycling to enjoy the scenery and soak up the sunshine and fresh sea air then we would certainly recommend enjoy the Cap. 

From the roundabout continue northeast along the bike lane of the main road. After around 2km, take the exit ramp over the railway line and into the town of Golfe Juan. this allows you to continue your ride along the sea. After Golfe Juan you will enter Juan-les-Pins, and once again you can the esplanade along the sea. 

As you pass the beach clubs and ports of Juan les Pins you will turn south and tour the Cap d'Antibes. Home of the rich and famous and to the grand Hotel du Cap Eden Roc. Following the Boulevard Edouard Baudoin, which turns into the Boulevad Marechal Juin, then the Boulevard John F Kennedy, offers you the chance to reach the head land but not in fact, to arrive at the tip. You can take the turning just after the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc on Chemin de la Mosquee which will take you on a short detour to the Cap d'Antibes.

Once back on the main road you continue on Boulevard de la Garoupe, around Pointe Bacon and on to Boulevard James Wyllie which brings you to the entrance of the town of Antibes. The road leads you up onto the rampart of Old Antibes where you can enjoy excellent views, and a bit of art with the Museum Picasso on your left. Descend from the ramparts near the gate leading north out of the old town.

Leaving Antibes, follow the road west and then north around Port Vauban and past the Fort Carre. Again you will find that there are bike lanes along the main coastal road. You will pass by Cagnes sur Mer and at St Laurent du Var you cross a large bridge that leads you past the airport of Nice where a bike path starts. Follow this wide, very enjoyable bike lane all the way into Nice. 

Cycling the length of the Promenade des Anglais is recommended to get a feel for this cosmopolitan seaside city. You can follow the cycle path all the way along past the domed Negresco Hotel, past the old town and beneath the hill of the Chateau, and along side the Port, where the bike path ends.

If you feel fit enough then reverse the journey and cycle back to Cannes or alternatively, jump on the train and enjoy the leisurely journey back, knowing that you have burnt enough calories to treat yourself to a nice meal out.