A Stroll through Antibes & the Absinthe Bar
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Antibes (Cannes), France
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$60
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Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 3 hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
Setting out from the pier in Antibes, you will walk along one of the largest harbors in Europe, known as Port Vauban, where the rich and famous anchor their super yachts. Antibes was founded by Greek merchants in the 5th century BC and is one of the oldest cities in France. The historic part of the city is a maze of small, flower-bedecked streetscapes with Roman and medieval sections. Its 16th-century ramparts overlook the Mediterranean Sea and still protect the heart of the Old Town. After you visit the historic area, you’ll stop at the well-known Absinthe Bar. This cavernous establishment is a world away from the vagaries of modern times, hidden in a 9th-century vaulted cellar, complete with a Roman well. Here you will taste some regional delicacies such as tapenade or pissaladiere accompanied by a glass of the famous Absinthe—a wormwood-based alcoholic beverage and the favorite of many French artists in the 19th century. Before finding your way back to the port, enjoy some free time in the old town.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.