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The history and glamour of the French Riviera unfold as you are chauffeured along the highways and byways of the Côte d'Azur in a vintage car. Departing the Old Town of Antibes and making your way down the coast, you will journey by some of the most luxurious villas and hotels in the area, stopping along the way to gaze out on the shimmering azure waters of the Mediterranean. Discover the modern side of Antibes in Juan les Pins, a lively port with a Saint-Tropez feel that hosts several renowned summer festivals.

Walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest artists as you wander through a maze of medieval cobblestone streets lined with historic homes dripping with foliage in the Old Town of Antibes. The friendly cafés spilling onto leafy sidewalks and the bustling markets brimming with local produce will inspire you as they did Pablo Picasso – the perfect preparation for a watercolor painting workshop in Antibes’ Safranier district. Afterward you will take a short trip to Vallauris to see the work produced by Picasso when he lived here from 1948 to 1955.

This rewarding excursion begins with a drive along the ramparts of Antibes. Overlooking the sea, you will pass luxurious villas and the famed L'Hôtel du Cap Eden Roc before stopping at Villa Eilenroc at the tip of the Cap d'Antibes. Here you will embark on one of the most scenic walks in the Côte d'Azur, following the coastal trail known as Le Sentier du Littoral, which was once used to combat smuggling. Its winding route takes you around a rocky headland, passing gurgling creeks and spectacular private chateaux.

Begin your exploration of Cannes by boarding Le Petit Train to track the history and glamour of this international city of cinema, from the medieval district of Le Suquet to the famous palm-lined boulevard of La Croisette. Continue on foot to see celebrity handprints on the Allée des Étoiles du Cinéma, or Path of the Movie Stars, and stroll La Croisette for a closer look at the boutiques, luxury hotels and art deco wonders lining the beachfront promenade.

As you look out from the ramparts of Antibes, the luxury yachts bobbing in the expansive harbor create a starkly modern contrast to the maze of cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Old Town. Follow a guide through the winding medieval lanes framed by stone buildings dripping with vines and flowering plants to the Provençal Market in the heart of the city center.