Juan les Pins is the seaside town which forms part of the historic town of Antibes.   It was made famous in the 1920’s by such people as Picasso, J Scott Fitzgerald, and Ernest Hemmingway to name but a few!   This lively and relaxed town is still a Mecca for tourists today with lots of cafes, bars restaurants, casino, nice sandy beaches, and a variety of hotels and guesthouses to stay in. 

The beautiful Art Deco Hotel Belles Rives was a formerly a villa and the home of J Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda during the 1920’s.  You can still see several references to their time there on display in the hotel.   It is well worth a visiting even if you are not staying there and the view from the restaurant terrace is quite breathtaking.

There are many historic and medieval villages tucked away in the Eastern Cote d'Azur/Alpes- Maritimes hills just a few kilometres from the coastal towns of Cannes, Antibes and Nice which offer a completely different perspective of the French Riviera to many of the more famous coastal towns.

With stunning countyryside views Chateauneuf-Grasseis a picturesque and quiet medieval village with its narrow streets, town hall, library perched on a hilltop 7 kms to the north east of Grasse famous as 'the perfume capital of the world' a lively and interesting historic town -  there are plenty of shops, restaurants, museums and places to stay.  The aroma of Herbes de Provence, essential oils and perfumes are in abundance in Grasse and the local villages.   Make sure you also pay a visit to the famous Fragonard perfumerie, museum and shop. You can find more details on this link http://www.fragonard.com/parfums_grasse/GB/fragonard/grasse/. 

This is a charming residential district of Cannes with a good variety of local shops and restaurants, uncrowded beaches - kite surfing enthusiasts love it here and even if you are not brave enough to try it for yourself, it is fascinating watching those who do!   The Croisette and main shops in Cannes are just a few minutes away by foot, car or bus so a second home here can also be very attractive for the rental market too.  We have apartments Palm Beach from 155,000 euros.