French Riviera Style Ten (More) Ways to Spot You’re in the Côte d’Azur
Explore · Jemma - French LessonsContributor blog post by Jemma:
Let summer begin! It’s not just that the calendar has sailed past June 21, varyingly known as the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and France’s Fête de la Musique, when entire cities put on their dancing shoes.
Non, another sign of summer – at least according to our friends – is that Philippe, Lolo and I have returned to Antibes. We’re the locals-but-not-locals in this town.
…Continue reading here for Jemma’s 1o clues to French Riviera style from high heels to short strong coffees there is really nothing better than the Côte d’Azur.
Things to do in Antibes:
Head to the beach
Explore the doors and windows of the old town
Buy lunch at the market, open daily except on Mondays
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