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The French Riviera is the quintessential summer European vacation spot. Antibes and Cannes are two coastal towns that has great beaches, shopping, history and culture. You should have the South of France at the top of your travel bucket list.
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Where to stay in Antibes & Cannes
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Things to do in Antibes & Cannes
Go to the beach — Some beach clubs I'd recommend in Juan Les Pins (Antibes) are Cap D'Antibes Beach Hotel, Helios Plage and La Petite Plage. Some beach clubs I'd recommend in Cannes are Miramar Plage and Lucia Cannes.
Walk around the Antibes market (Le Marche Provencal) and old town area
Appreciate art and a great view at the Picasso Museum
Party at La Guerite beach club on Sainte-Marguerite Island. Do the late lunch seating and stay for the DJ and dancing after the meal.
Gamble at one of the casinos in Cannes
Window-shop at designer stores in Cannes and shop along Rue d'Antibes
Explore Le Suquet, the old town area in Cannes
Climb up the hill to the Place de la Castre for views — you’ll find the Chateau de la Castre, the iconic Cannes sign and the beautiful Eglise Notre Dame d’Esperance.
Places to eat & drink in Antibes & Cannes
Antibes:
Mamo Michelangelo - Italian restaurant frequented by famous people
Le P'tit Cageot - a small restaurant using fresh, local ingredients
Bistro Chez Jules - for a classic French meal
Baba - delicious Mediterranean food on the beach in Juan les Pins.
Get pre-dinner cocktails at the rooftops of the Belle Rives Hotel or GalleryM hotel
Cannes:
La Guerite — Do the late lunch seating and stay for the party that starts after
Lucia Cannes — upscale restaurant on the beach where you can rent daybeds on the beach as well
Bobo Bistro — this restaurant focuses on seasonal specialties with locally sourced ingredients
Restaurant Le Maschou - upscale restaurant, get the steak!
Need to know
Use Antibes as your base to see several towns along the French Riviera! If you are going in high season, you should make reservations at the restaurants you would like to go to.
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