Inspiring instagrams #Antibes

Antibes is home to the largest superyacht port in Europe, so get your cameras ready to capture these astonishing floating palaces on film. Start with a stroll along the International Quay at Port Vauban to get some shots up close, where you might snap a shot of a helicopter perched atop a superyacht, some seriously impressive supercars, or even glimpse a high-profile guest coming ashore from their yacht. For a great view of the entire port, climb the ramparts of Fort Carre for an excellent vantage point of the assembled superyachts, with the fort in the middle-ground and the Alps rising up behind.

While up on the ramparts, do not miss a visit to La Nomade- a stunning white sculpture of a giant man made out of letters, sitting pensively and looking out across the sea. At eight metres tall, the sculpture is made entirely of a steel latticework of letters, creating an almost lace-like effect that the golden sun shines through at sunset, and which lights up to sensational effect at night. Created by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, Le Nomade has been designed so that you can actually walk inside the man’s body, and look out at the blue sky and sea through the patterns of white letters. It’s a marvellous piece of art, and a great place for a selfie or some inspiring photography.

If you’re looking to capture Mediterranean landscapes of crystal clear coves, pine trees and grand villas, then it’s off to Cap d’Antibes with you! If you don’t want to venture too far you’ll come across a couple of little coves on the coastal walk out to the Cap, where pine and palm trees frame glorious views across the Bay of Angels across to Nice, the Alps looming up behind. If you keep following the coast for a while you’ll come to the beautiful Garoupe beach- and onwards to the absolutely magnificent Sentier du Littoral coastal path, which has photo opportunities aplenty. If you’re a selfie-taker, be advised that Plage de la Garoupe has banned selfies, which they call ‘braggies’. Two zones on the already small beach are selfie-free zones, and there is a ‘holiday-spam police’ enforcing the ban which sounds quite comical.

If you’re looking to capture a sense of the local South of France life, then the boules pitch on the ramparts behind Musee d'histoire et d’Archeologie should provide you with some great material. This packed-earth terroir is right by the sea, and is a gorgeous spot in the late afternoons when big groups of local men (and a few women) gather under the waving palms to play boules as the sky and sea start to turn pink. Photograph to your heart’s content, or join in and get a selfie while participating in this most French of pastimes. Afterwards, you can adjourn to one of the nearby cafes to celebrate your newfound Frenchiness with a yummy glass of pastis.

The covered market is a great place to photograph—as long as you can find some space among the crowds in high summer (you’d be advised to go early.) Wander through the bustling market, taking photos of market stalls piled high with olives, huge wheels of French cheeses, gleaming whole fish on beds of ice, and fresh flowers and produce galore. There’s a great mix of locals and tourists to be photographed here—and it’s a covered market so you can control your light exposure. If it’s a more causal selfie you’re after, grab yourself a yummy piece of socca from the stall with the wood-fire oven at the end, or sit down with the locals at the little bar for an odd, but undeniably delicious, brunch of oysters and rose wine. You’re on holidays, it’s allowed.

Whether you prefer to stay out on the open waters or on dry land, we can help you plan your trip to Antibes. So grab your camera and get booking!