Summer is approaching and you don't know what to do? Come and discover the city of Antibes, located on the Côte d'Azur just a few kilometers from Nice and Cannes. Between museums, parks, beaches, JustFocus presents the 5 nice places not to be missed.
Immerse yourself in the artist's French studio with the Picasso Museum
Find an important collection of modern art based on exceptional donations made by artists. The Picasso Museum houses works by Picasso, Arman, Modigliani, Raynaud, Corneille, Combas, etc. among others. The museum is open every day except Mondays and offers access to its collections from 6€. For the record, before becoming a historical monument, Grimaldi Castle was inhabited by bishops in the Middle Ages and then by the Monegasque family who gave it its name. In 1925, it was officially bought by the city of Antibes and became the Grimaldi Museum with Romuald Dor de la Souchère as its first curator. It was only two decades later that, during his stay in Antibes, Picasso was offered part of the castle as a workshop. This proposal will result in a large repertoire of paintings and drawings left on deposit by the artist. Examples include Satyr, Le Gobeurs d'Oursins, La Chèvre… The Picasso room was inaugurated on September 22, 1947 with the first hanging of Antibes works. Then many works are added to the repertoire over the years, until the renaming of the Grimaldi Museum Picasso Museum, December 27, 1966 – making this museum the first dedicated to the artist. Today, the museum presents a very varied repertoire of artists, including Nicolas de Stael. The pieces of the latter testify to his stay in Antibes. They were given by his wife after his death.
Go through the Cap d'Antibes to discover exceptional landscapes
In addition to its few beaches, Cap d'Antibes offers several cultural elements. First, the coastal path of tire-poil. For a long walk, walk along the waves and rocks of Garoupe Beach to Millionaires' Bay. You will also observe the Bay of Angels and Cape Gros as well as the private gardens. Then, the Garoupe lighthouse, which dominates the cape and allows you to observe the city from above. It overlooks the Bay of Angels and its modern buildings of the 1970s. And finally, the botanical garden of Villa Thuret. Tucked away on a small street, this science lab is the perfect place for a breath of fresh air while introducing yourself to exotic new plant species. Throughout your visit to Cap d'Antibes, you will also have the opportunity to explore beautiful landscapes and panoramas.
Then immerse yourself in the crafts of the Provencal market of Antibes
Located just a few steps from the Picasso Museum, the Provencal market welcomes you all year round, from Tuesday to Sunday from 6am to 1pm. This is with the exception of June, July and August, when it is open every day from 6am to 1.45pm. French and Antibes specialties, feast of spices and smells, fresh products, friendly atmosphere, the Provencal market is the ideal place for a pleasant and authentic experience. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to rest in one of the many cafes and restaurants that surround the place. Although the prices are a bit high, you can consume fantastic local products, including fruits, flowers, vegetables, meats, cheeses, spices, herbs, fish … You are sure to be able to pick up fantastic examples of products used in traditional Provençal style cuisine and wonderful olive oils, herbs and local olives. Cover image taken on Pexels.
