Perched on top of high ground at Antibes, a star-shaped stone structure commands the view for miles around. It’s a defensive military installation called Fort Carré. Who was Fort Carré built to defend against? The answer might surprise you. Continue reading “Antibes’ Fort Carré”
Le Vieil Antibes
Yesterday, to our delight, we discovered Le Vieil Antibes. (Old Antibes). In this part of town, cobblestone alleyways meander in all directions. (Right angles? Who needs ‘em?) Old Antibes is aptly named. It turns out that as French cities go, Antibes has a longer history than most. Continue reading “Le Vieil Antibes”
Dinner in Antibes
It’s almost 8:00 PM in Antibes, in the South of France. Restaurants will start opening their doors soon. We’re on our way to one recommended to us by the receptionist at our hotel. She said our first dinner in Antibes will be très délicieux. We shall see… Continue reading “Dinner in Antibes”
The REAL Antibes
It’s been a good travel day. After driving from Carcassonne to Antibes, we checked into a cozy hotel, unwound, then took a walk. After our walk, we thought we’d gotten a feel for Antibes. Little did we know that the REAL Antibes was just around the corner. Continue reading “The REAL Antibes”
Let’s Get to Know Antibes
Any destination on the French Rivera would be a nice place to be, I’m sure, but we chose to make Antibes our home base for the next four days. I’ve read that it’s a good walking town. It’s close to a lot of high-priced real estate, but Antibes itself seems to have escaped the hype and high prices. Let’s get to know Antibes. Continue reading “Let’s Get to Know Antibes”
Welcome to Antibes?
Antibes, on the coast in the South of France, will be our home base for the next four days. Ninety-nine percent of the drive to Antibes from Carcassonne was nice. The last 1% was rough. This is our welcome to Antibes? Continue reading “Welcome to Antibes?”
Arles for Lunch?
We’re starting the day today in Carcassonne. The plan is to hit the road mid-morning, stop for lunch in Arles, then drive the rest of the way to our next home base – Antibes. Continue reading “Arles for Lunch?”
Carcassonne at Night – Almost
Today’s drive to Carcassonne was beautiful, but by the time we arrived, we were ready to call it a day. I had planned to get to the hotel, kick back for a while, then head out to visit the walled city of Carcassonne at night. That didn’t happen. Continue reading “Carcassonne at Night – Almost”
Car Trouble in Carcassonne, or… Wrong Again!
We woke up this morning in St. Jean de Luz, packed up the car, and hit the road for Pau, where we had lunch. From Pau, we continued east toward our destination – Carcassonne. We were almost there. So close, and yet so far… Continue reading “Car Trouble in Carcassonne, or… Wrong Again!”
There’s No Place Like Carcassonne
It’s true. There’s no place like Carcassonne. It’s a medieval city with massive walls, turrets, and towers still intact. It’s the only one, in fact. Carcassonne is awesome. Continue reading “There’s No Place Like Carcassonne”
