A blog about Cap d'Antibes
Jean-Luc, Pointu Owner. Meet Jean-Luc, Pointu owner in the Port l’Abri de l’Olivette. I first spotted Jean-Luc last summer on one of my many strolls around the Cap with my camera. He was deep in thought on his Pointu and I couldn’t help notice his …
Olivier- Pointu Owner. Meet Olivier, Pointu Owner and also the current president of the Association of the l’Abri de l’Olivette. Unlike a Port an Abri exists just for seven months of the year. During the winter months the boats need to come out of the …
Philippe, Pointu Owner. Meet Philippe, Pointu owner. Philippe owns Pirouli II, one of the forty or so Pointus which are moored in the beautiful little Port de l’Abri de l’Olivette in Cap d’Antibes. When I met Philippe he was in the process of preparing his …
The annual Floralies d’Antibes Every year, in May, Antibes hosts a week long flower festival. Called Floralies d’Antibes, part of this festival includes the open weekend at the Villa Eilenroc. Over two days members of the public can visit the beautiful rose gardens which are …
An American Artist in Residence The Floralies d’Antibes takes place every May to celebrate the arrival of spring and is hosted by Antibes and Juan-les Pins. Part of this annual festival includes the Villa Eilenroc open day. On this day the Villa opens it’s doors …
Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel in Pictures I was invited to spend a few hours at the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel recently. I went along to interview some of the hotel staff for my blog. It was such a beautiful day when I arrived that I …
Ange, Pointu owner. Meet Ange, Pointu Owner and a regular face of the l’Abri du l’Olivette. From April on wards you will see Ange most days in this pretty little fishing Port or riding around the Cap on his Harley Davidson. He is kind of …
A Sunday stroll in Cap d’Antibes. I never get tired of walking around the Cap, no matter what time of year it is. Unfortunately my family don’t feel the same so I am generally walking alone (sad face). On the bright side I have my …
Supdreams with Céline Supdreams is a relatively new Stand Up paddle School on the Cote d’Azur. Founded three years ago by triple French Paddle Board Champion Céline Guesdon, Supdreams offers a large selection of SUP activities for adults and also for children. I met up …
The Wind in your Sails Today was May Day and, in France, this is probably one of the biggest public holidays of the year. Unlike other public holidays literally everything is shut on the 1st of May. It’s a day to visit family and friends and …
Team Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel The Cap d’Antibes Beach hotel is a luxury five star hotel nestled between Port Gallice and Port du Croûton. This Cap d’Antibes hotel boasts two restaurants one of which is Michelin starred, a beach Wellness center and a beautiful private …
A Chocolate box Port on the Cap There are many beautiful and photogenic spots on the Cap but the little port de l’Olivette has to be one of the prettiest. In contrast to the other larger ports in Cap d’Antibes this tiny port is home …