Among the most famous attractions of Antibes include the remains of the city fortifications built along the sea. For a long time Antibes was considered the most fortified city on the coast. One of these fortifications, and the most impressive, was the Bastion Saint-andré, built by order of the famous fortifier and engineer Sebastian Vauban.

The Bastion was built in the XVII century. Today, this massive stone building is located in the historic centre of Antibes, it is possible to walk along the promenade Admiral de Grasse. Since 1963, the walls of the Bastion hosts the archaeological Museum. On the way to the fortress you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea, the Cape of Antibes and the old part of the city, and to continue the contemplation is already on the terrace of the Museum.

In the Museum of archaeology and history, you can see the subjects, researchers found during excavations on the territory of Antipolis – the ancient city, the site of which grew the modern Antibes, as well as "trophies" numerous underwater expeditions. The exhibition, which is placed under a round stone arches of the Bastion, are pottery, funeral urns, surviving fragments of ancient ships and household items. The greatest attention of visitors is drawn to the tombstone from the grave of a young slave who served as a dancer in ancient Antibes theatre. Also in the collection of the Museum presents treasures found on sunken ships, amphorae, coins and jewelry. Another interesting exhibit is the reconstruction of a Roman trading ship.

The exhibits can be judged on how citizens lived in Antibes for almost three millennia.