Place Nationale, Antibes
We chose a table at La Cascade Restaurant in Rue Sade and it was nice enough to sit out in the Place Nationale. You can see the Monument aux Morts d'Antibes to the left of our restaurant. Our table was just behind the walking couple, being cleared by the charming waiter.
In the heart of Antibes, adjoining the vibrant rue de la République, is a large square with a marble column in its centre. There are some inscriptions on the monument and one reads: “The column was erected on the 31st of May 1818”. Another one begins with: “ In August and Septembre 1815…” and it tells us about a glorious episode of Antibes’ history. Indeed, the residents of Antibes refused to surrender to Napoleon who was coming back from his exile in Elba. Although their city was bombed and they were defenseless, they remained loyal to Louis XVIII who later declared:” I will never forget the conduct of the city of Antibes.” This phrase has been written on the base of the column as an expression of the courage of the people of Antibes. (From stayinantibes.net)
Place Nationale, Antibes
We chose a table at La Cascade Restaurant in Rue Sade and it was nice enough to sit out in the Place Nationale. You can see the Monument aux Morts d'Antibes to the left of our restaurant. Our table was just behind the walking couple, being cleared by the charming waiter.
In the heart of Antibes, adjoining the vibrant rue de la République, is a large square with a marble column in its centre. There are some inscriptions on the monument and one reads: “The column was erected on the 31st of May 1818”. Another one begins with: “ In August and Septembre 1815…” and it tells us about a glorious episode of Antibes’ history. Indeed, the residents of Antibes refused to surrender to Napoleon who was coming back from his exile in Elba. Although their city was bombed and they were defenseless, they remained loyal to Louis XVIII who later declared:” I will never forget the conduct of the city of Antibes.” This phrase has been written on the base of the column as an expression of the courage of the people of Antibes. (From stayinantibes.net)