Old Town Antibes - across the bay from Nice
Review Submitted: October 25, 2008
Date of Stay: October 2008
Everything about our ten day stay in Antibes was superb!
We adored Antibes and this beautiful, well set out, light and airy apartment, which was well furnished and contained all the requirements that one could possibly need, was perfect for two couples.
I, and I think I speak for all of us, loved waking up in the morning, opening the shutters on to the street scene below and looking along to the church and the archway through to Rue de la Republique which runs through the heart of the 'old town' - almost from the fountains in Place de Gaulle, past the carousel and childrens play park, to Place Nationale with its restuarants, shops etc.
It was a two minute walk for our baguettes etc., from the boulangerie around the corner and then breakfast in the dining area with the bay windows open - bliss!!
Beyond Place Nationale is the covered Marche Provencal market which is open in the morning for all your fresh food and more: in the evening the market becomes the home of the the restuarants who lay out their tables for diners.
All of the above is within the ramparts of the old town through which is situated the port and the town beach with its safe, sheltered bathing.
We loved the little local buses which took us to Eden Roc, near the base of the Cap, where we walked and sat for a while overlooking Juan-les-Pins; we then caught the next bus to Plage de la Garoupe (all for one euro each). After lunch under parosols at the beach side snack bar (much, much more than just a snack bar), we walked around the Cap a little more and finally returned home on the bus for a further one euro!!
Worth a visit is St Paul de Vence, with its stunning views towards the Med. It is a hill top, walled village which is situated high in the hills above Nice: we travelled by bus and St Paul could be seen for miles before we arrived and again cost us one euro each way! The tourist information office by the fountains were very helpful re the bus times etc., (200 to Nice but change at Cagnes sur mur - cross the road and take the 400 towards Vence)
We also caught the double decker train from Antibes which runs along the coast to Nice and to Monacco beyond (a beautiful 40 min trip). A wonderful day was had by all.
Do you need a car: no!
Will we be back: We certainly hope so! In the words of our friend Bill, "How did it take us so long to find this place?"
We were met at the apartment by the owners representative who was very help and pleasant.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children
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