Antibes, Mediterranean coastal city in French Riviera, France
Antibes sits on the Mediterranean coast between Cannes and Nice, with a natural harbor and fortified old town walls made of stone. The Cap d'Antibes peninsula reaches into the sea and is covered with pine forests.
Greek settlers from Massalia established a colony named Antipolis in the 4th century BC, which later became a Roman trading post. The city became part of France during the 1480s.
The market on Cours Masséna fills with vendors selling flowers, vegetables, and cheese most mornings, while cafés along the ramparts serve coffee to regulars who watch the harbor. People walk through the old town streets, shop at local stores, and sit on the sea wall near the marina.
Port Vauban harbor offers berths for boats from small craft to large yachts and is one of the largest marinas in Europe. The old town can be explored on foot, and coastal walks lead toward Cap d'Antibes.
The Grimaldi Castle holds works that Pablo Picasso created during his 1946 stay in the city, including ceramics and paintings. The building served as his studio after the town provided it for his artistic work.
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