Antibes

Picasso in Antibes, France

Any layperson endowed with common sense would never combine antiquity and modernity into a single concept. But legendary artist Pablo Picasso would never have let such an obvious oxymoron stop him, and neither did the museum bearing his name in Antibes. Therefore, until May 20, any visitor of the French Riviera can swing by the renowned resort town and enjoy the exhibit “Une moderne Antiquité : Picasso, de Chirico, Léger et Picabia en présence de l’antique” (A Modern Antiquity: Picasso, De Chirico, Léger et Picabia in the presence of the ancient world). At this exhibit, Greco-Roman sculptures and ceramics are confronted with 20th century’s masterpieces, highlighting not only the inspiration that these four groundbreakers of modern art drew from the ancient times, but also how they managed to reinvent and modernize classical art, in particular during the productive period between the two World Wars. Read the entire story here…»

Whether you’re a marine life aficionado or just want a change of scenery to kick off the New Year, Marineland in the beautiful Antibes is definitely a safe bet for a warm, fun and attractive escape. In the actual Marineland park, you’ll be able to visit various attractions such as the only polar bear preserve in Europe, The Shark Tunnel for close encounters with the beasts and the World of Penguins, which will take you all the way to Antarctica. Stunning aquariums and numerous kinds of amazing creatures like sea lions and seals will keep you entertained as well.

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The Marineland complex also includes La Ferme du Far West (Far West’s Farm), which is an amusement park that cannot fail to delight children and adults with its many Western-themed attractions. Next door, Adventure Golf will enable you to practice your putting technique at your own level – Easy, Medium or Expert – in a décor inspired by Jules Verne’s adventures. Read the entire story here…»

Juan Les Pine - Antibes France

1. First and foremost, Antibes is BEAUTIFUL.  Full of gardens and Greek and Roman antiquities, this city is stunning.  To truly experience the culture of the French Mediterranean, a visit to Antibes is a must.
2. On the coast of the French Riviera, Antibes is nestled between Cannes and Nice.   It’s got a warm, small-town feel, yet it’s connected by train to the most-visited cities in the South of France. Why not pay a trip to Nice and a small visit to Cannes while you’re over there? It’s also easy to travel to Monte Carlo as well as Ventimiglia, Italy.
3. A medieval castle has been transformed into a Picasso museum containing modern and contemporary art.  The first floor is dedicated to Picasso himself with paintings, ceramics and sculptures that he created while living in the castle in 1946.  Other exhibits include works by de Stael, Ernst, Mirô, Léger, Hartung, Atlan, Richier, Adami, Modigliani, Saura, Cesar, Arman and Alechinsky. Read the entire story here…»