Antibes,
Mediterranean gem
Antibes is a true Mediterranean postcard: fortified old town, fishing boats and luxury yachts side by side in Port Vauban (one of Europe's largest marinas), sea and Alps as backdrop.
The ramparts walk along the Promenade de l'Amiral de Grasse offers magnificent views over Cap d'Antibes. The Grimaldi Castle, transformed into the Picasso Museum, preserves a unique collection from when the artist worked there in 1946.
Old Antibes is a maze of Provençal lanes with artisan shops, the Provençal covered market (fruit, flowers, cheeses) and lively restaurants.
Unmissable villages
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Medieval hilltop village famous for its art galleries and artists. The Fondation Maeght, one of the world's most beautiful, is here.
Mougins
Village of arts and gastronomy, former residence of Picasso. Museum of Classical Art and Michelin-starred restaurants make it unmissable.
Valbonne
Charming Provençal village with its characteristic chequerboard central square. Lively Friday morning market. Authentic and relaxed atmosphere.