If you are visiting the Cote d’Azur this summer for
your holidays or are a local, one of the things that is not to be missed
is the Antibes Free Walking Tours.
Early
in May 2018, the owner, Cedric Pages, an IT Professional (systems and
network engineer), missed interacting with people on a daily basis so
the new father quit his 9-5 job and went with his passion and developed
the Antibes Free Walking Tours.
It’s easy to see why the walking tours have been a big hit from the
start, Cedric’s love and knowledge of Antibes fully shines through. Even
if you have been through the seaside town a million times, on this tour
you will be taken to various locations such as the Free Commune of
Safranier, a sort of village-within-a-village, determined to safeguard
its history and told interesting tidbits along the way that are quite
remarkable.
If you are a history buff, this is the tour for you; here you will learn how Antibes became a port town during the Roman times.
And with the turbulence of the Middle Ages, how Antibes found itself on
the border of France and Savoy. This vulnerability prompted
fortifications to be constructed in the 16th centuries, later for the
most part dismantled, and how the redevelopment occurred afterwards with
many amusing aspects mentioned throughout the tour.
The Antibes Free Walking Tours are not rushed or overloaded with
material, this is certainly Cedric’s calling as he gives you and the
group just enough information to let it all sink in and be discussed
while you enjoy the beautiful surroundings he is pointing out.
On this tour you will be taken on a fun adventure through the quaint,
historical old town of Antibes to show you all the hidden gems of this
incredible place. Not only will you discover places that you wouldn't
have found by yourself but you'll also hear some fun facts and
interesting stories on celebrities that have visited the area, the
yachts that are in and around the port and much more.
Keep up with the Antibes Free Walking Tours by liking the Facebook page and be sure to bring all your friends along on your next visit to the area.
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