A day out in St Tropez
If you are visiting us in Antibes and have a car, a day out in St Tropez is always something worth contemplating. The history of the city...
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Lauren
- Dec 15, 2018
- 1 min
A visit to “Fort Carré” in Antibes
(Version française en bas de page) “Fort Carré” means square fort. Indeed, in the 16th Century, four arrow-shaped bastions were added to...
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Lauren
- Oct 19, 2018
- 2 min
Who is Robert Soleau?
(Version française en bas de page) Everyone knows about his eponymous street which links Place Charles de Gaulle to the train station,...
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Lauren
- Sep 22, 2018
- 1 min
Lavender of Provence around Antibes
(Version française en bas de page) Lavender is often associated with the Provence region. Indeed, the plant was utilised here as early as...
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Lauren
- Sep 15, 2018
- 1 min
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...
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Lauren
- Aug 18, 2018
- 2 min
Fruit of Antibes
(Version française en bas de page) Melons, oranges, lemons, limes, apples, pineapples… the variety and quality of fruit that can be found...
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Alix
- Aug 7, 2018
- 2 min
A Brief History of Antibes
(Version française en bas de page) Antibes has always had magnetism- attracting visitors from all over the world throughout the course of...
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Bertrand
- Jul 31, 2018
- 1 min
La Garoupe: an enjoyable walk from Antibes’ city centre
(Version française en bas de page) This may be one of the best strolls to do from the Old Town. At Bastion St André, start walking along...
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Bertrand
- Jun 24, 2018
- 2 min
Enjoy the Wine of Provence!
(Version française en bas de page) As in many other regions of France, in Provence you will encounter delicious wines to pair with your...
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Lauren
- Jun 16, 2018
- 2 min
“Les Chênes Verts” Villa in Cap d’Antibes
(Version française en bas de page) I saw this stately home by chance when coming back from Cap d’Antibes. As it drew my attention, I took...
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Lauren
- Jun 9, 2018
- 1 min
Another Island near Antibes
(Version française en bas de page) The neighbour of “Ile Sainte Marguerite” is called “Ile Saint Honorat”. Here too, you can walk through...
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Lauren
- Jun 3, 2018
- 1 min
Sainte Marguerite Island off Antibes-Juan les Pins
(Version française en bas de page) Just a few minutes by boat from Juan-les-Pins, the eucalyptus and umbrella pine forest of Sainte...
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Lauren
- May 12, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Lauren
- Apr 28, 2018
- 1 min
Discover the ancient history of Antibes
Antibes is well known for its ramparts, old streets and “Château Grimaldi”, dating back from the 13th to the 18th century. However, the...
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Lauren
- Mar 31, 2018
- 1 min
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...
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