Articles — Antibes
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Fort Carré in Antibes: five centuries above the sea
On the rocky headland between Port Vauban and the sea stands Fort Carré — a 16th-century four-pointed fortress from which France watched the border with Nice for centuries. Today it is an open-air museum: a four-hectare park, a walk along the curtain walls at a height of 43 metres, a full panorama o
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Tomer Sisley: La Cible on TF1 and his years in Antibes
Actor Tomer Sisley has returned to screens in the six-part thriller La Cible, which premiered on 7 September on TF1. His character is a bodyguard whom the police suspect of abducting his own family. Sisley himself grew up on the Côte d'Azur: he moved to Antibes at the age of nine and calls those yea
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Miss Universe France: two finalists from the Côte d’Azur
In September 2026, among the eleven finalists of the new Miss Universe France contest were two residents of the Côte d’Azur: Lillu Emelin-Artuso from Antibes and Valérie Pavelin from Mandelieu-la-Napoule. The winner will be announced in October 2026 in Paris, and the international final will take pl
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Five budget spots in central Antibes: lunch for under €10
In the old town of Antibes, among tourist restaurants with inflated prices, you can find excellent options for a budget lunch. We walked the narrow streets and the seafront to pick five establishments where you can eat well and not spend more than €10. From classic pizza to Lebanese falafel — everyo
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Fitzgerald's Legacy on the Riviera: Jazz, Cinema and Fashion
Between the pages of Francis Scott Fitzgerald and the shores of the Riviera, the 1920s era continues to live on in the collective imagination. The images created by the writer still feed cinema, fashion and the region’s tourist appeal. Today, a century on, the Côte d'Azur preserves the spirit of tho
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Five Iconic Rooftops of the French Riviera: the Joy of Height
When it comes to rooftops on the French Riviera, a few well-known addresses immediately come to mind. However Nice and Antibes hide real gems that have yet to reveal their full potential. These venues are perfect for enjoying the sunset with a cocktail in hand, sharing a few dishes, or even arrangin
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Tiger mosquito in Antibes: a year after the epidemic
In the summer and autumn of 2025 Antibes experienced the largest chikungunya fever outbreak in continental France: around 140 cases, thousands of SMS alerts and the most extensive mosquito-control operation in the country’s history. A year on, the town has almost forgotten about it — and the culprit
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Jean Reno: from actor to storyteller — novel and stage
At 78, Jean Reno is discovering a new stage — the writing desk. The actor known worldwide for «Léon» and «The Big Blue» released his second novel «L'Évasion» in April 2026, and at the end of November he will, for the first time in his life, appear on stage alone: the autobiographical one-man show «L
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The Roaring Twenties on the Riviera: Zelda and la garçonne
In the 1920s the French Riviera transformed from a winter resort into a summer stage for the American bohemian set, and Zelda Fitzgerald became the face of the new woman — short-haired, independent and asking no-one's permission. We look into where the garçonne image came from, what the coast has to
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Antibes archives: eight months of work to save the papers
In the reading room of the Antibes municipal archives, almost nothing has changed — and that is the point: eight months of work went into what is invisible to the reader. In the summer of 2026 they finished replacing the air-handling system on which the preservation of the collections depends, and t
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Villas of Cap d'Antibes: Warner, the Duke of Windsor, Koum
Cap d'Antibes is the peninsula between Antibes and Juan-les-Pins where the most private residences on the French Riviera sit within a few square kilometres. Newspaper magnates, Hollywood producers, an abdicated British king, Greek shipowners and technology founders have followed one another behind t
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History of Marine Giants Transfers: How Dolphins and Orcas Left Antibes
In July 2026, eight dolphins from Marineland in Antibes embarked on a journey to a new home in Spain, becoming part of a large-scale project to relocate marine animals. This event brought back memories of past transfers, including the transport of two famous orcas - Tanouk and Shuka. Their stories,
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Azure Coast in Spring: From Ancient Walls to Alpine Peaks
When the spring sun warms the stones of ancient fortresses and the scent of blooming mimosa fills the air, the Azure Coast reveals itself in a new light. From the medieval streets of Antibes to the snow-covered slopes of Mercantour, this region offers hundreds of ways to spend a perfect day. We have
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Micro-Adventures on the French Riviera: Rediscovering the Riviera
The French Riviera is not just glamorous beaches and festivals. Local guides offer "micro-adventures" - short routes where you can see the hidden corners of Provence. In a few hours, you will hike along mountain trails above Menton, discover secret coves in Antibes, or taste herbs from alpine meadow
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Discover the villages and valleys of the French Riviera
