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Antibes is the second biggest city in the Alpes Maritimes department and is located between Cannes and Nice. In Antibes, visitors can enjoy sand beaches. Thanks to its old town (Vieil Antibes) and various alleys, this city is clearly one of the most pleasant of the French Riviera. In Antibes, tourists will observe picturesque houses in the village. Moreover when going for a walk, people will be able to discover many delightful places as near the ramparts where there is a wonderful view on the sea, the Cap d'Antibes, Nice and on the mountains. In the old town, there are various artists shops, restaurants and pubs ready to receive tourists. Everyday in the morning, a market takes place near the town hall. Apartments in Antibes, villas and other kinds of accommodations can be found (near the Mediterranean Sea, with swimming-pool or others).

Apartment in Antibes close to Mediterranean Sea

In Antibes, there are numerous beaches as the Salis beach or the Cape Antibes ones. Fort Carré is a compulsory visit as it has a walkway where tourists enjoy an amazing view on the sea. Antibes harbour (Vauban harbour) is one of the biggest marina in Europe where one can admire yachts on the Quai des milliardaires. On morning, fishermen usually sell fresh fish at the harbour entrance. Another harbour is located near the Cape Antibes but this one is only for small boats.

Along the Cap, there is a walkway (park the car on the Chemin de la Garoupe) where walkers will be able to discover sumptuous villas and gorgeous landscapes. Furthermore, several coves are situated along the walkway, so people can enjoy a break in an amazing setting. Seaside can also be reached by the Chemin des Douaniers walking through beautiful houses.

Apartment in Antibes near Marineland

Marineland is a compulsory step. During the whole year, there are killer whales, dolphins and sea lions shows which also take place at night in summer (July and August). In the park, visitors can go on different sites to observe sharks, polar bears and many other aquatic animals. Near Marineland, during high season, there are a lot of attractions (big swimming-pools with huge slides, mini-golf, theme park). If you want, rent an accommodation near Marineland and discover French Riviera!

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Picasso Museum (inside of Château Grimaldi) is very famous because there are many Picasso paintings. Le Safranier is a village located inside the city of Antibes so this is a particular place. There, tourists can stroll in pretty streets full of flowers, go to le Safranier square and see many typical village houses. Tourists will find accommodation in Antibes (Vieil Antibes) to visit the Picasso Museum or Antibes ramparts.

Tourists can also search an accommodation in Juan les Pins which is a beach resort near Antibes. There, one will find numerous restaurants, pubs and a casino. Juan les Pins is well-known for its Jazz festival. To reach this city by foot, walk on the Wilson boulevard (during approximately 10 minutes).

Divers will be particularly interested to know that Antibes counts numerous sites to dive as 'La Love' or 'Le Boule' close to Cap d'Antibes.

In Antibes and around there is a mild climate during the whole year, and in summer the sea temperature reach 30°C really often.

Numerous working people live in Antibes because Sophia-Antipolis park is just 5 minutes away from the city.

Antibes is really an ideal place to explore the whole region as Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Menton, Grasse and the Italian border are a few kilometres away. Moreover, ski resorts situated in the department can be reached in less than an hour.