Self-catering by the sea

Apartments right by the beach? Tell us more. Housed in a traditional art deco building, Hotel Villa d’Elsa is decked out with everything you need to make this your home away from home.

So, the beach. Just three minutes’ walk away and stretching a couple of kilometres along the coast. If it’s the buzz of Antibes that’s calling your name, on the other hand, hop on the bus and you can make it into town in less than 10 minutes. With its glitzy marina – complete with superyachts – and its impressive foodie scene, you’ll soon see why this spot on the French Riviera draws a crowd.

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This lesser-known jewel on the Côte d'Azur has a sparkle and charm much like its glamorous neighbours, Nice and Cannes. Enclosed by 16th Century ramparts, the cobbled streets and wooden-shuttered buildings of the Old Town contrast with the glittering marina – also known as Billionaires’ Quay. The old working Port Vauban was transformed into a harbour for the superyachts of the rich and famous in the late 1980s, and is the place for fantasy yacht shopping today. 

The beaches of Antibes are well-sheltered coves, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. And if you fancy living it up at a luxury beach club, you’re in the right spot. Cocktails served to your sunbed overlooking the Mediterranean Sea? Yes please.

Art lovers are well served here, too. Tick off must-sees like the Musée Picasso – set in Grimaldi Castle, where Picasso lived and worked in 1946, the giant sculpture Nomade, and the Musée Peynet, which is dedicated to the local cartoonist.

17 Avenue Docteur Dautheville, Antibes, 6160, France

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