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Two uploads from the Place Nationale, Antibes.
Here are some shots from our meal at la Cascade Restaurant in Antibes - yeah, all right, fish and chips isn't very French, is it!! We also chose chocolate mousse, which always makes me think of France, as I remember enjoying it in the restaurants in Paris! It was 15 euros for one course or 18 for two, so two courses was a no brainer!! JJ had juice d'orange to drink and we chose alcohol-free Heinekens!
A little quieter than August! Plage Gravette, Antibes.
See my Antibes album
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What a strange sight this was when we were walking by the harbour! It was disappointing that we couldn't get close to it, but there was building work going on, so I had to make do with this quick shot!
Nomade is one of the most intriguing structures planted in the town of Antibes. Sitting outside the Bastion Saint-Jaume, this gigantic white sculpture is the masterpiece of the French Riviera. Jaume Plensa created this ironwork of a man sitting calmly looking at the sea. The beautiful views at the location are also a reason why people visit. Saint-Jaume has history attached to it; when the Romans occupied the land, there was a chapel, a temple, and thereafter a tower, located on site. The Bastion Shipyard was built much later, after many years, but eventually closed in the 1980s. The Nomade sculpture brings lightness and amusement to the place with serious historic stories. (From inyourpocket.com)
When you go for the first time to Bastion Saint-Jaume (the part of the ramparts adjoining the port), you will for sure be intrigued by the giant white sculpture representing a man seated in front of the sea. Despite its massive size, the Nomad looks delicate since it is made of a lace of stainless steel letters. The face of the man is empty (no letters) and opens up to the sea… Initially, the sculpture was part of a temporary exhibition in 2007. But in 2010, it was bought by the city and the Picasso museum, so it now belongs to the townscape of Antibes. The Nomad has become sedentary... Sculptor Jaume Plensa was born in Barcelona in 1955 and many of his artworks are shown in public spaces all over the world. In place Masséna in Nice, you can see another of his works: Conversation in Nice, which is particularly noticeable when it is illuminated at night. (From stayinantibes.net)
I loved the view down this road, Rue Georges Clemenceau which lead to an attractive square - it just looks so French with all the shutters and fancy lights!
We didn't actually realise Antibes had a cathedral, but here's a bit of it! At the time, I was looking at the street below and the lovely terracotta colour caught my eye. (I suppose the Cross is a bit of a giveaway!)
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)