Thursday, November 28, 2013

Antibes: My favorite town in the South of France


Marche Provencal 
Walking Trail

Plage La Group
Picasso Museum

Antibes is my favourite town in the French Riviera. Ever since I watched the movie The Killer’s I have dreamt of going to this place. I have researched that they have shot so many scenes in this movie in this small town. I was so happy when I saw several scenes in the beautiful town of Antibes.  You will also find the billionaire’s quay where you will see so many yachts parked here. The Picasso Museum (Chateau Grimaldi).  My advice for you is to do a walking tour of the narrow streets of the old town. Antibes is a very small town you can tour it for a  day. I suggest that you start your tour by shopping at the Marche Provencal. This is where you can find lot of good deals such as cheeses, spices, macaroons, fresh fruits, wines and dried meat. Then you can go to the church and make a wish since it is your first time to go to their church. After that you can visit the Picasso Museum, then have lunch at Le Romantic where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes.  You can burn all you ate by walking at  Plage de La group where you can enjoy a scenic beach. Finish your day by swimming at Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc where admission is only 75 Euros which includes swimming at their pool and usage of pool side mattress. Antibes is one of the most beautiful and historical place in the Coast of the French Riviera. I think that it is a must see town when you go here. You will enjoy your stay here and it’s truly worth the money.
 
Authentic French Macaroon at the Market 
at the Billionaire's Quay 


Must See Sights:

Picasso Museum  at Chateau Grimaldi- This is the original castle of Grimaldi Family. This is a must see when you go to Antibes since you will find so many paintings, drawings and engravings  of the great artist Pablo Picasso.
Marche Provencal- You can shop here every morning which is located in the centre of Antibes at Cours Massena. You can shop so many things such as cheeses, spices, fresh fruits, flowers, wines and dried meat.
La Garoupe Lighthouse- This is a must see since it is one of the most powerful lighthouse in the Mediterranean Coast.

Plage de La Group-You must walk here since there is walking trail available here where you can see a scenic beach. 
Hotel du Cap Eden Roc- Swim at their magnificent infinity pool. This hotel is where hollywood celebrities usually stay during the Cannes Film Festival. Outsiders are allowed. You only have to pay 75Euros for entrance and pool usage. 

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