ANTIBES TRAVEL BLOG – Your Guide to the French Riviera

Welcome to the Stay in Antibes blog — your go-to guide for discovering Antibes and the French Riviera like a local. Whether you're planning your trip or already enjoying your stay, you'll find practical tips, insider recommendations, and hand-picked ideas to help you make the most of your time here.

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Fernand Leger Museum - Day out during your stay in Antibes

Art in Provence: the Fernand Léger museum

Found in a picturesque setting in the town of Biot, the Fernand Léger museum is a celebration of the late French artist and his unique style of modern art.

Clémence

Dec 24, 20211 min read

Visiting Cannes: Le Musée de la Castre

One of the highlights of Cannes is the Musée de la Castre which is located a 25 min walk away from the Festival flat. The museum, which...

Apolline

Dec 30, 20191 min read

Monoprix: An Emblematic Department Store in Antibes

(Version française en bas de page) Although not extremely visible from outside, part of this fine-looking building (the former “Grand...

Lauren

Nov 16, 20181 min read

The column of Place Nationale in Antibes

(Version française en bas de page) In the heart of Antibes, adjoining the vibrant rue de la République, is a large square with a marble...

Lauren

Sep 15, 20181 min read

Antibes' Iconic Port

(Version française en bas de page) Dubbed ‘the biggest pleasure harbour in Europe,’ Port Vauban boasts 1642 berth places, also making it...

Alix

Jul 14, 20181 min read

Chenes Vert House - Iconic house in Antibes -Stay In Antibes

“Les Chênes Verts” Villa in Cap d’Antibes

Learn the history behind the iconic villa Les Chênes Vert in Antibes

Lauren

Jun 16, 20182 min read

Sainte Marguerite Island off Antibes-Juan les Pins

Just a few minutes by boat from Juan-les-Pins, the eucalyptus and umbrella pine forest of Sainte Marguerite Island awaits you.

Lauren

Jun 3, 20181 min read

Architecture in Antibes around 1900

(Version française en bas de page) Towards the end of the 19th century, most of Antibes’ ramparts were knocked down. A new era of...

Lauren

May 12, 20182 min read

The Nomad of Antibes

The secrets of the Nomade of Antibes, the intriguing giant seated in Port Vauban.

Lauren

Apr 21, 20181 min read

Antibes’ heritage: the cathedral

(Version française en bas de page) As Easter is coming, it’s a good opportunity to keep in mind Antibes’ Christian heritage. The first...

Lauren

Mar 31, 20181 min read

A day away from Antibes…

For those who are lucky enough to stay more than a week in Antibes, it’s a good idea to spend one day in Monaco. The little Principality is only 40km from Antibes and it takes less than one hour by train to reach the famous city-state.

Lauren

Feb 3, 20181 min read

Around Villa Eilenroc in Cap d’Antibes…

f you read Eilenroc backwards, it says Cornelie. That was the name of the wife of the Dutch man who built this neoclassical palace on an 11 hectare plot. Charles Garnier, who was the architect of the opera houses in Paris and Monaco, drew the plans.

Lauren

Jan 20, 20181 min read