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bright decor, and Wi-Fi—are simple, spick-and-span, and well-run by Laurence (Db-
€75-85, breakfast-€7, 1 Rue Fourmillière, tel. [phone], www.modernhotel06.com ,
[e-mail] ).
$ Hôtel Relais du Postillon** is a mellow place on a central square above a
peaceful café. There are a few cheap true singles and 13 well-designed doubles with
small balconies. All have air-conditioning (Sb-€49-59, Db-€80-125, price varies with
room size, most have tight bathrooms, Wi-Fi, 8 Rue Championnet, tel. [phone],
www.relaisdupostillon.com , [e-mail] ) .
Eating in Antibes
Antibes is a fun place to dine out. You can eat on a budget, enjoy a good meal at an ac-
ceptable price, or join the party just inside the walls on Boulevard d'Aguillon, on Place
Nationale, or—my favorite—under the festive Marché Provençal (all are filled with tables
and tourists). The options are endless. Take a walk and judge for yourself, and be temp-
ted by these suggestions. Romantics should picnic at the beach ( L'Épicerie du Marché
is open late; see “Helpful Hints” on here ) . Everyone should stroll along the ramparts after
dinner.
La Marmite ownerPatrickoffersdinersanhonest,unpretentiousbudgetvalueinold
Antibes, with eight tables, charming decor, helpful service, and delicious seafood choices
but no air-conditioning ( menus from €17, closed Mon, 20 Rue James Close, tel. 04 93 34
56 79).
La Taverne du Safranier, hiding in a small square a block from the sea, feels right
out of a movie. It's a cheery place away from the rest, where you'll order from colorful
chalkboard menus and dine under grapevines and happy lights (seafood is their forte, €11
pasta, €14-24 plats , €28 three-course menu , closed Mon, Place du Safranier, tel. 04 93 34
80 50, www.taverne-du-safranier.fr ) .
L'Aubergine delivers fine cuisine at fair prices—including good vegetarian op-
tions—served with nohurryin an intimate room rich with color.Arrive early to get a table
( menus from €30, opens at 18:30, closed Wed, opens early for lunch on Sun only, 7 Rue
Sade, tel. [phone]).
Le Broc en Bouche is part cozy wine bar, part bistro, and part collector's shop.
Florence serves while her husband cooks. Come early to get a seat at this cool little place,
where you'll enjoy well-prepared dishes from a selective list (€20-30 plats , closed Tue-
Wed, 8 Rue des Palmiers, tel. [phone]).
Le Vauban isrunbyayoungcouplewhodrawalocalfollowingwiththeirhandsome
interior, smart tableware, and reliable cuisine at fair prices (€29 three-course menu, closed