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Due to a large choice of nightlife entertainments, various discos and bars Antibes is often called "a resort for youth". Indeed, fans of nighttime entertainments will have a wonderful prospect for an exciting vacation here. The majority of energetic and joyful discos are located near the coastline. The music does not stop here until early in the morning. The most stylish and popular night club of the city is called La Siesta, though we can hardly call it an ordinary club. This is a casino, a beautiful bar and an energetic disco. Every night La Siesta prepares an original entertainment for its guests. When it comes to music, in the club you can hear music of various directions, from retro music to modern performers. The club’s bar is distinguished by cozy and romantic atmosphere. Every day its menu is enriched with new and original cocktails and delicious snacks. In the club’s casino you will surely find tables and machines to suit every taste, from a traditional roulette and poker tables to modern slot machines. Sport remains another popular pastime for vacationers. Here we need to say that sport in Antibes is not limited to typical beach rest entertainments. Anyone can join the local yacht club and make an exciting sea excursion. Antibes has always attracted fans of yacht sport and fans of underwater fishing. Especially for tourists here are organized trips for tourists to the most remarkable places. During a walk through the port area, travellers will see … Read further

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Advices for travellers

3. Tips are usually included in the total amount of your bill. As a rule, they make up approximately 10 - 15%. In small restaurants and cafes tips should be left after a waiter brings your change. 4. When you plan to make a walk, it is better to take a hotel card or a copy of identity card with you. The police often checks documents close to major shopping complexes and entertainment centers, so … Open

Active recreation

As far as Antibes is a popular sea resort, you should know the best beaches where you can spend a good day. The beach Gravette is located near the port and the old town, it is sandy and well protected from the waves. This place can be the perfect place for a family vacation. Proximity to the old town provides easy access to cafes and shops, where you can buy food and have a picnic. After snacks, you can go to the … Open

Festivals and events in Antibes

Antibes is a city where no one will get bored. The most famous festival, which attracts tourists from all over the world, is undoubtedly the jazz festival - Jazz a Juan. It is held annually in the middle of July and lasts for almost a week. The main concert venue of the festival is La Pinede Gould grove on the beach. Jazz musicians will also perform on the streets and squares of the city. From June 1 to June 5 in … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

Hotel Beau Site - Cap d Antibes is also famous due to its romantic atmosphere. Rooms are individually decorated following traditions of the past years. Literally everyone can choose a suitable room here. Some premises have genuine antique furniture, while others are decorated with modern furniture pieces. Several large windows give special charm to corner suites, while some rooms even have a picture window in the … Open

Hotels with history of Antibes

Castel Garoupe hotel located a few minutes’ walk from the popular beach of Garoupe is particularly noteworthy. The lodge occupies a great stone building in Mediterranean style and offers spacious rooms furnished in precious wood. The special charm of rooms is owed to antique furniture upholstered in nice fabrics. Very amazing design is a hallmark of a courtyard. Here, among the dense thickets of exotic plants … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Next to the main food market of Antibes is Crafts Market which is a real open-air museum. Here, you'll find workshops of famous painters, woodcarvers, sculptors and other masters. Everyone of them offers special goods to customers. In this market you can buy very beautiful works of art and handmade furniture and even order the production of souvenirs by your own sketch. The city has plenty of great shops. … Open

Top sigths of France

Versailles has become a true shrine of medieval culture. The same named palace is the biggest sight of this place. Long ago it was the residence of French kings, so its spacious halls have retained their elegance and luxury till our days. During an excursion in the palace, tourists will know more about the history of that place and the purpose of every room. The most famous landmarks of Versailles are the Grand Canal and the Neptune Fountain. Versailles is located in the centre of a beautiful park decorated with statues and fountains. There are two historic buildings in the distant part of the park – the Grand Trianon and the Petite Trianon. … Open

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