From the brocante market we walked towards
the seafront. The view of the city’s 16th century ramparts became a
favourite of 19th and 20th century artists
lured south by the region’s sunlight and scenery. This route along the
promenade has been dubbed The Painters’ Trail and copies of paintings are
displayed in the locations that inspired them.
Huile sur toile, Henri-Edmond Cross (1908) |
Upon reaching the Old Town of Antibes we
strolled through the shaded pedestrian lanes of Le Safranier, a quiet
neighbourhood perfumed with jasmine and overgrown with vibrant bougainvillea
blooms.
Next we made our way to the city’s popular food market, Le Marché Provencal. This lively emporium of fresh produce, fragrant cheese and glistening olives is open from 6am to 1pm daily (except Mondays from September 1st to May 31st).
Browsing the market’s tempting food stalls proved to be the perfect appetizer for lunch. I ordered a Croque-Monsieur, the classic French grilled sandwich made with Gruyere cheese, ham and béchamel sauce. Délicieux!
After a bit of window shopping we gathered for the highlight of the day, a tour of the Picasso Museum, but I’ll save that visit for next time.
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