A blog about Cap d'Antibes
Meet Ralf, Musician, Furniture Mogul and Dad. Ralf seems to have a habit of acting on impulse. This impulsiveness has had positive and negative effects on the course of his life but without it he certaily wouldn’t be where he is today. Ralf moved permanently …
Meet Devi Meilland. Devi is married to Mathias Meilland the grandson of Francis Meilland. An old fashioned long distance love affair before the days of Facebook Messenger and snap chat. Devi and Mathias met whilst studying in the US. When they both left the states …
Meet Franck Lambert the new manager of the Bistrot du Curé. Franck is Living proof that dreams really do come true. Situated next to the Chapelle and the Phare de la Garoupe this beautiful little Bistrot is the perfect place to stop for refreshments or …
Abdullah. A man with gardens in his heart. Meet Abdullah, gardener for the famous Meilland Family in Cap d’Antibes. The Meilland family has been in the Rose business since the 1850’s. For over five generations the company has been cultivating roses in France and it remains …
Fun and Games in Cap d’Antibes. Yesterday was the annual regional Petanque tournament at the Boule Amicale du Cap d’Antibes. The tournament takes place every year and the regional clubs take it in turns to host the event. Therefore it only happens on the Cap …
Meet Lydia. Lydia lives with her wife and their two young daughters in Cap d’Antibes. Lydia is an American – Australian on the Cap. I met her at the Cap d’Antibes school where we both have daughters and asked if she would mind being feature on …
Meet Lionel who works at the Hotel Beau Site right in the middle of Cap d’Antibes. Lionel has been the gardener and Caretaker at this pretty little Cap d’Antibes Hotel for 23 years. I bumped into him this morning while he was outside the hotel …
Marco Grilli – Waterski Instructor and Ski club owner in Cap d’Antibes. I was referred to Marco Grilli by the head concierge at the Hotel Belles Rives. He suggested that Marco would be interesting to interview as he has been here for over 50 years. …
Meet Eric the owner of the only Butchers shop on the Cap The Boucherie De La Garoupe is owned and run by 47 year old Eric Proietti. You will find him right in the middle of the Cap on Boulevard Francis Meilland. Eric has been …
Bois de la Garoupe to the Phare. Everyone who visits the Cap should take a walk to the Lighthouse or Phare de La Garoupe. Not only is it a beautiful walk but the steep climb is well worth it for the views once you reach the …
