AN EXCEPTIONAL VENUE
The Michel Hidalgo Academy is ideally situated in the heart of the French Riviera, near Ligue 1 teams OGC Nice, AS Monaco, and Olympique Marseilles.
Just a 5-minute walk from Antibes city centre and old town, the training campus offers top infrastructures: a synthetic football training field, a state-of-the-art gym and more.
One daily schedule consists of professional football training and gym sessions for physical preparation in the morning, French class and e-study after lunch. Football trainings with the club take place 2 to 4 evenings weekly. Weekend FFF matches complete the programme.
PERFORMANCE national CENTRE
Our students reside at the Antibes Training Centre dedicated to high-level sportsmen and women, French or foreign, in a dynamic, high-performance environment where all venues are secured and on-site.
Visit the centre: https://www.creps-paca.fr/360/antibes/
Visit the centre: https://www.creps-paca.fr/360/antibes/
With nearly 100 modern bedrooms with 2 or 3 beds, generally furnished with an en-suite toilet and shower, the residence has a self-service 200 seat-restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner adapted to athletes.
Additional amenities include classrooms, meeting rooms, a TV lounge, a library, laundry facilities, and housekeeping services.
The campus is fully secured with access codes for added safety.
RESIDENCE IN APARTHOTEL FOR THE U18 AND +
The Michel Hidalgo Academy presents a second accommodation option for some of our U18 football players and above.
Located just 10-minute walk from the Academy, our 4-star aparthotel offers comfort, independence, and high quality services to ensure an optimal experience throughout your season.
Features include:
– Fully equipped studios and one-bedroom apartments, in single or double occupancy
– Air conditioning, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi included
– Laundry service and 7-day reception desk
– Outdoor swimming pool and a pleasant setting near the marina and the city centre
This accommodation has been carefully selected to meet the needs of our older players, providing an ideal environment for both performance, well-being and fostering independence.
IDENTIFYING TALENTS
We aim to help each passionate player to start a football career and become professional.
In collaboration with football clubs such as OGC Nice, FC Antibes, AS Fontonne, ES Cannet-Rocheville, FC Mougins, RC Grasse, CDJ Antibes, AS Cannes, and more, the Academy serves as the ultimate platform for aspiring footballers to reach their full potential.
The Academy provides opportunities for students to interact with professional players from these renowned clubs and FIFA agents and scouts. Visits to training centres are also incorporated into the programme, offering invaluable learning experiences.
