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Garoupe lighthouse in Cap d’Antibes
(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...
Lauren
May 27, 20181 min read


Watch the dolphins in Antibes!
Summer is approaching and more and more people are dreaming of the beach. But it is also the beginning of the season for watching...
Lauren
May 19, 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


Great Sailboats at the Postcard Museum of Antibes
For a long time, postcards were an essential way of communicating when travelling. In Antibes, travelling is often associated with...
Lauren
May 7, 20181 min read


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...
Lauren
Apr 28, 20181 min read


The Nomad of Antibes
When you go for the first time to Bastion Saint-Jaume (the part of the ramparts adjoining the port), you will for sure be intrigued by...
Lauren
Apr 21, 20181 min read


Antibes, a city of the world!
Although I have known Antibes for a good 40 years, I was surprised when I returned two years ago. Not that the remains of the fortified...
Bertrand
Apr 14, 20181 min read


Dilbar is berthed in Antibes
(Version française en bas de page) Dilbar is the largest yacht in the world in terms of volume. At Port Vauban, you can recognize her by...
Lauren
Apr 6, 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


Antibes Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival
(Version française en bas de page) On Tuesday 20th March, the line-up of the 58th "Jazz à Juan" Festival was announced. Lasting ten days...
Lauren
Mar 24, 20181 min read


Fernand Léger Museum on the outskirts of Antibes
Like many other artists of the 20th century, Fernand Léger wanted a house in Antibes. He bought a property in Biot, north of the town,...
Lauren
Mar 18, 20181 min read


Botanical gardens of Villa Thuret in Antibes
In 1857, botanist Gustave Thuret created a remarkable 3.5 hectare garden around his house in Cap d’Antibes. Today, the park is home to...
Lauren
Mar 10, 20181 min read


Two delicious dishes to enjoy in Antibes
What to eat in Antibes
Lauren
Mar 3, 20181 min read


“La Gravette” beach - Antibes
“La Gravette” beach is a true gem located right below the ramparts. The sand is soft, the sea is calm and the setting is phenomenal. To...
Lauren
Feb 24, 20181 min read


Playing “pétanque” in Antibes
Like in many places in Southern France, while wandering in Antibes you are likely to come upon some “pétanque” players. This game of...
Lauren
Feb 17, 20181 min read


The Picasso Museum of Antibes
The Picasso Museum is still free this weekend, on the 10th and 11th of February! It is housed in an impressive castle dating back to the...
Lauren
Feb 10, 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...
Lauren
Feb 3, 20181 min read


Around Villa Eilenroc in Cap d’Antibes…
If 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...
Lauren
Jan 20, 20181 min read


Uncomplicated happiness in Antibes
Is the finding of happiness actually so intricate? Detox, meditation, exercise, diets… all techniques which are centred on the self and...
Lauren
Jan 15, 20181 min read


Sparkles
On the first day of the year, the fireworks in Juan-les-Pins were truly breathtaking. The glittering sky was just like the city of...
Lauren
Jan 7, 20181 min read
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