(Version française en bas de page) “Fort Carré” means squared fort. Indeed, in the 16thcentury, four arrow-shaped bastions were added to the preexisting tower and chapel. One century later, Vauban, who built the fortifications around the city, modified the fort and improved its strength. In 1794 during the French Revolution, Napoleon was imprisoned there for ten days. Finally, during the 19thcentury, “Fort Carré” was widely used as a sentry and defense post against the County

(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) This may be one of the best strolls to do from the Old Town. At Bastion St André, start walking along the seashore until you reach the Salis beach. There, you will find signs showing the direction to « La Garoupe ». This is an easy and quaint path (10 to 15 mn walk), which heads to the top, at an altitude of 103m. The lighthouse is one of the most powerful of the Mediterranean sea. Don’t miss out on a visit to the chapel, whose colorful wall

(Version française en bas de page) The neighbour of “Ile Sainte Marguerite” is called “Ile Saint Honorat”. Here too, you can walk through the woods and enjoy fantastic views of the Mediterranean. But you must also discover the rich monastic history of this island, which dates back to the 5th century. The construction of the fortified monastery was carried out between the 11th and the 15th century and today the buildings are open to visitors. Wine and spirits are produced by t

(Version française en bas de page) Just a few minutes by boat from Juan-les-Pins, the eucalyptus and umbrella pine forest of Sainte Marguerite Island awaits you. Many paths go through this beautiful island which is the largest of the “Iles de Lerins”. Sainte Marguerite has twenty houses, many of which are occupied by fishermen. But what makes this place so special is the “Fort Royal”, a fortress prison where the Man with the Iron Mask was jailed in the 17th century. The myste

(Version française en bas de page) If you want to enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Riviera, walk up the “chemin du Calvaire” which starts at the Salis beach. You will reach the Garoupe lighthouse towering at an altitude of 103m, and from Cannes to Italy, the view will take your breath away. The lighthouse was originally built in the 1830s; it was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in 1948. It has a range of 60 km for boats and 100 km for planes, making i