Travel Guide to Bastion Saint Jaume

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Cannes city center, head towards the waterfront at Boulevard de la Croisette. Walk along the promenade, enjoying the views of the Mediterranean Sea. Continue east until you reach the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. From there, take Rue des Orangers, which leads away from the sea. Follow this road until you reach the intersection with Rue d'Antibes. Turn left and walk straight until you reach the train station Gare de Cannes. From the train station, you can take a train to Antibes, which takes about 10 minutes. Once you arrive at Antibes station, exit and follow signs to the Port Vauban. The Bastion Saint Jaume is located at Port Vauban, a short walk from the station.

• Public Transport (Train)

  To reach Bastion Saint Jaume from Cannes, head to the Gare de Cannes (Cannes Train Station). Purchase a ticket to Antibes, which is about a 10-minute train ride. Trains run frequently, so you won’t have to wait long. Once you arrive at Antibes, exit the train station and follow signs for 'Port Vauban'. Walk towards the port area, which should take around 15 minutes. You will see the Bastion Saint Jaume at the end of the port.

• Walking

  If you are near the Cannes Marina, you can also walk to Bastion Saint Jaume. Start at the marina and head towards the Boulevard du Midi. Follow the boulevard along the coast until you reach Antibes. Once you arrive at Port Vauban, you will find the Bastion Saint Jaume situated at the port, easily recognizable by its historical architecture.