Chronicle #10 : Antibes Old Town, a wanderer's guide (no map needed)

Antibes’ Old Town isn’t something you visit.
It’s something you breathe in.

You discover it one street at a time, at the pace of your steps and the breeze, without a plan and without a destination.

Colourful shutters, flowered balconies, ancient doors.

Sleepy cats in the shade.
Cool corners scented with jasmine, warm stone, and sometimes fresh coffee.

One turn leads to a lively square.
Another to a quiet alley, ending with a glimpse of the sea.

There’s no need to hunt for landmarks here.
They find you, quietly, just around the corner.

The real joy is getting lost.

Wandering.
Stopping for a coffee where you hadn’t planned to.

The Provençal market, the Picasso museum, small local shops —
everything is within walking distance.
And everything deserves your time.

At La Jabotte, our advice is always the same:

head out without a plan, walk slowly, and let the streets choose you.

And if you come across a fountain, an old lady watering her plants, or the smell of fresh bread…
don’t move.
You’ve just found the heart of Antibes. 

— Nathalie & Pierre

About La Jabotte

La Jabotte is a small boutique hotel with 6 rooms in Cap d’Antibes, just 60 metres from the sea and Salis beach. Hidden behind its garden, with a heated outdoor pool and a peaceful atmosphere, this 1923 house offers a softer, more personal and more confidential way to experience Antibes and the French Riviera.