(Version française en bas de page) Although not extremely visible from outside, part of this fine-looking building (the former “Grand Hôtel”) is home to a well-liked French department store. Monoprix was founded in 1932 and is now established in more than 250 cities in France. Its motto has always been: to offer good and fine items in the city centre. Since 1947, Monoprix has been selling its own-brand products within four main departments: food, beauty, clothing and home. Su

(Version française en bas de page) Away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, there is a precious place called “Parc Exflora”. Built in the 1990s over 5 hectares, this park showcases the main types of Mediterranean gardens from Roman times to the present day. It is ideally situated by the sea between Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, a 30min walk to Antibes’ centre. It is free and open every day until 21:30 in summer and 17:00 in winter. So if you want to relax, enjoy na

(Version française en bas de page) Everyone knows about his eponymous street which links Place Charles de Gaulle to the train station, but who is Robert Soleau? He was elected the mayor of Antibes in 1884 and remained in office for 17 years. However, the reason why this man born in northern France came to Antibes is unknown. We don’t even know of a house he lived in, he seems to only have stayed in a hotel in rue Thuret. Nevertheless, Soleau made two crucial decisions for the

(Version française en bas de page) Here is the picturesque Old Town with its 18th century houses and the “new” town with its wide avenues and elegant buildings. In between, the “Marenda-Lacan” district will emerge by 2020. Over two hectares, it will include high-standard housing as well as shops, restaurants, a cinema and a car park. The architecture will be modernistic while taking into consideration the identity of Antibes. Last but not least, the new area will only use 100

(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 column in its centre. There are some inscriptions on the monument and one reads: “The column was erected on the 31st of May 1818”. Another one begins with: “ In August and Septembre 1815…” and it tells us about a glorious episode of Antibes’ history. Indeed, the residents of Antibes refused to surrender to Napoleon who was coming back from