Atracciones principales de la Costa Azul

Editor's Choice Attractions

Explore the cultural and coastal highlights of the French Riviera around Antibes. This selection features Jaume Plensa’s monumental sculpture, The Nomade, and the neoclassical elegance of Villa Eilenroc, designed by the architect of the Paris Opera. Visit the hilltop Église Notre-Dame de la Garoupe for its maritime history and panoramic views, or relax at the sandy Plage de la Gravette. Artistic discovery continues at the Peynet and Cartoon Museum and the unique Musée de la Carte Postale, which showcases historical narratives through vintage postcards.

Editor's Choice Attractions — Mapa

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The Nomade

An interesting sculpture made of white metal letters was built by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.

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The Villa Eilenroc

Built off of the plans of the architect who built the opera houses in Paris and Monte Carlo, this neoclassical villa is worth a visit if…

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Église Notre-Dame de la Garoupe

This small chapel dedicated to sailors is enveloped by a peaceful atmosphere of the place and the beautiful panoramic view of the…

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Plage de la Gravette

An unusually sandy beach in this part of the country is a great place to relax as it is usually quite calm and the water is clear to swim…

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Peynet and Cartoon Museum

This small museum offers a nice selection of the cartoonist Peynet's work among other cartoonists displayed there.

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Musée de la Carte Postale

A series of stories captured on real historical postcards are what lies hidden in this little gem of a museum.