Cannes: The South of France Never Punishes Spontaneous Travelers
"Antibes is trending as the Riviera’s hidden gem—so I had to see why!" 🌊✨ 🌴 City Vibes Breakdown 🏖 Antibes: "A sleepy seaside village—quiet, slow, and utterly charming." Fewer tourists, cheaper prices, raw coastal beauty. 🎬 Cannes: "Without the film festival? Just a quick stop." 2-3 hours max for murals, the palace, and beach lounging. 🌟 Verdict: Nice > Antibes > Cannes (but Cannes’ LV store is a no-queue jackpot!). 📅 1-Day Itinerary 1️⃣ Antibes Old Town → Picasso Museum → Cliffside hike 2️⃣ Cannes: Marilyn mural → Palais des Festivals → La Croisette beach 🚌 Transport Nice → Antibes: Bus (€1.8) + train (pocket change). Antibes → Cannes: Bus €3 (cash/card on board). Cannes → Nice: Train €7-8. 🍽️ Food Notes Antibes: Le Bon: "Rude service but dirt-cheap & delicious!" (A Sichuanese lifesaver 🌶️). Missed the Billionaires’ Bay hike due to rain (Google Maps lied!). Cannes: LV shopping: No lines, fully stocked—treat yourself! 👜 Beach = soft sand > pebbles (unlike Nice!). ⚠️ Tips Marilyn mural photo: Watch for traffic! 🚗 Antibes’ Plage de la Gravette: Secret cove en route to the museum. #SouthOfFrance #Antibes #Cannes #NoPlanNoProblem #LVHaul