Tag Archives: Antibes

Par-dessus le marché

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

Antibes is on the Côte d’Azur between Cannes and Nice. I spent some time here when I attended the Centre Intérnational d’Antibes. Antibes’ history goes back 2,500 years to a time when it was called Antipolis. Due to the protected port, it … Continue reading →

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Occitan

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

Golfe-Juan is a community on the edge of Antibes in the Côte d’Azur. If you like to swim and catch a few rays, this is a calm place for both activities, yet only a few minutes from the packed public … Continue reading →

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Faire l’école buissonnière

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

I’ve had the pleasure of attending three different language schools in France, one in Paris, one in Tours, and one in Antibes. Each one has its strong points. The Centre International d’Antibes (or CIA) on the Côte d’Azur, in the … Continue reading →