Boats and beaches: The best things to do in Antibes, France ontheluce.com

Discover the best things to do in Antibes, the historic walled town on the Côte d’Azur in the South of France, from sandy beaches and superyacht spotting to colourful markets and artists’ haunts.

One of the things I love about France is that it keeps surprising me. I thought I knew the Côte d’Azur – the luxurious coastline of millionaires’ villas, boutique shops, casinos and luxury yachts in the South of France – but Antibes wasn’t what I expected.

Less well-known than glamourous neighbours Nice and Cannes, Antibes is a 16th-century historic walled town, with red-roofed buildings and waves crashing on the ramparts.

The size of the yachts in the harbour show there’s plenty of money about, but you don’t need a second mortgage to explore this beautiful town. You also get two-for-one when you visit Antibes, as it’s just a walk across the headland to the neighbouring Art Deco resort of Juan-les-Pins. So here’s my pick of the best things to do in Antibes.