My wife and I recently visited our beautiful Norwegian friend, Maren, who happens to live in the best house on the best street in Antibes. She has spent the past several years tirelessly renovating a spectacular five bedroom home, Casa Mare, in the old town’s Safranier-district.
I was eager to see the results of her hard work so I rang her up and within seconds my irresistible charm succeeded in wrangling a private tour.
Pas mal, n’est pas?
Casa Mare is situated on what must be one of the most charming streets in the south of France, the Rue du Bas Castelet. With brimming flower boxes and eager vines stretching across a narrow walkway, the pedestrian-only avenue could easily double as a movie set.
The house fits perfectly into this idyllic setting.
Each of the bedrooms is decorated, with hand-made furniture no less, in soothing neutral tones evoking a simple, effortless style. Heavy wooden ceiling beams and original rustic floor tiles add a comfortable authenticity to contemporary Casa Mare. All rooms are equipped with Continue reading
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