Antibes

Antibes is situated between Cannes to the west and Nice to the east on the Cote d’Azur, French Riviera.

The old town of Antibes is enclosed by 16th century ramparts. Fort Carre is a star shaped old fort overlooking Port Vauban marina, one of the largest marinas in Europe. Cap d’Antibes is a lovely forested peninsula with many expensive villas. Pablo Picasso the Spanish painter lived in Antibes. Juan-les-Pins is a lively resort neighbour hosting the famous Jazz a Juan music festival.

Antibes was known as Antipolis by the Greeks when the natural port was used for trading. A key outpost in the Mediterranean throughout history.