You've probably heard of Cannes and Nice, both popular tourist and cultural hotspots situated on the southern coast of France; Antibes however, is the self-proclaimed remote region of southern France. It is nestled between its better know cousins, which means it shares the same gorgeous coastline, but offers a much quieter experience, perfect for relaxing.
The beauty of this location is that you can hire a car in Antibes and head into either Nice or Cannes within forty minutes. Should you decide to stay in Antibes, it has a wonderful harbour with great restaurants and perfect views of the evening sunsets.
Have a walk around Antibes promanade and take in the incredible ocean views. This typically French town has plenty of restaurants to enjoy in the centre. The scenery here is amazing and tourists should visit Garoupe Lighthouse for views across the ocean and beyond.
If you're visiting France for a while and up for a road trip, hiring a car from Antibes you can get to Genoa across the border to Italy. The journey is an easy one, simply following the coast along the E80. On this 219km drive there are a wealth of small towns to stop at for lunch or just to explore.
