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Antibes Juan-les-PinsPRACTICAL INFOPRESENTATION

Delving into HeritageANTIBES STEP-BY-STEPJUAN-LES-PINSLE CAP D’ANTIBES

A Visit to the MuseumHERITAGE MUSEUMS

Follow the guide!GUIDED TOURS

Prelude to RamblesAN ECO-CATHEDRAL

Exploring the Surrounding AreasBEAUTIFUL ESCAPES AROUND ANTIBES

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Antibes Juan-les-Pins

43°34’51’ North

7°07’26’ East

Antibes Juan-les-Pins is located in the Alpes-Maritimes

department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

region. Antibes is the second-most populated city in

the department.

In the heart of the Côte d’Azur, well-situated at the

foot of crystalline foothills of the Southern Alps and

just a few minutes from the international airport of

Nice-Côte d'Azur, Antibes Juan-les-Pins offers 25

kilometers of coastline, one of the longest in France.

It is an enterprising, modern city, as evidenced by

Sophia-Antipolis and its avant-garde technological

hubs. Endowed with a prestigious past, it has known

how to remain a city where one and all can live, a

forward-looking city with an especially dynamic present.

WeatherAntibes Juan-Les-Pins enjoys a Mediterranean climate.

Winter is mild with average temperatures around

8°C / 46°F and a short rainy season. It rarely snows.

In the summer, the weather is hot and sunny, without

being oppressive. The city benefits from sunny days

year-round, up to 300 days a year.

Getting ThereBY PLANE

Nice Cote d’Azur International Airport, 17 km from

Antibes Juan-les-Pins.

>www.nice.aeroport.fr

Getting to Airport/Antibes Juan-les-Pins by bus:

Line 250

BY TRAIN

SNCF station in Antibes (TGV & regional trains)

SNCF station in Juan-les-Pins (regional trains)

All trains: >www.voyages-sncf.com

More Information: 3635 (0.34€/min)

TER : Regional Express Trains connecting all cities in

the Côte d’Azur between Fréjus and Vintimille (Italy):

>www.ter-sncf.com/paca

BY CAR

Highway A8 "la Provençale," exit 44. Direction

Antibes centre, then Juan-les-Pins.

TOURIST ROUTES:

The Napoléon Route

The Napoléon Route, from Golfe-Juan in Grenoble,

via Grasse.

It follows the route taken in March 1815 by the

Emperor, who left from the island of Elba to reach

the Capital and regain power.

Napoléon Route D 6085 (formerly RN 85), 314 km

long, was named in 1932. It was historically called the

Winter Alps Route, and then became the Napoléon

Route, and remains one of the best routes to

discover especially appealing landscapes.

The 6098 by road

The coastal road is a touristic route in Côte d'Azur

that runs along the Mediterranean, from Le Trayas

east of Saint-Raphaël, in the department of Var,

to Menton and the Italian border, stretching

100 kilometers, via Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Cannes,

Antibes, Nice and the Principality of Monaco.

BY TAXI

Allo Taxi Antibes.

The Antibian taxi fleet is composed of 36 air

conditioned vehicles (16 vans et 20 town cars).

>www.taxiantibes.com

BY BUS

A department network connecting interurban areas

throughout the department.

Antibes Juan-les-Pins is served by the following lines:

250 Express, 200 Noctambus and the 200.

For more information, go to

>www.cg06.fr and click the tab that reads, "servir les

habitants." (Only available in French.)

ENVIBUS, the urban community network (CASA),

serves 16 of 24 towns in the community.

>www.envibus.fr

To get around town, 19 lines take you wherever you

like in the area:

>www.envibus.fr - Ph.: 04 89 87 72 00

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Get started by making

reservations through the

Antibes Juan-Les-Pins

Tourism Office:

www.antibesjuanlespins.com

[email protected]


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CAn exceptional patrimonial legacy in the heart of oneof the most beautiful sites in the Côte d’Azur,Europe’s largest port and largest business hub, a preserved coastline and sea floor, protected faunaand flora, seaside tourism, quality cultural and sporting events occurring throughout the year, a premier European science and technology park unequaled for Research and Development, but alsofor environmental integration... a pro-active policyconcerning large-scale, well-equipped facilities (creation of a new conference center, a new auditorium, etc.)Antibes Juan-les-Pins has many assets, as the secondlargest city in the Alpes-Maritimes, an especiallysought-after destination, ideally located betweenNice and Cannes, near the Nice Côte d’AzurInternational Airport.

Nature in all its majestyFlourishingKnown around the world for having "invented" waterskiing in the summer of the 1920s, ideally located ona jewel of a peninsula, Antibes Juan-les-Pins, bathed inthe intense blue of the Mediterranean, offers visitorsits 25 km of coastline replete with fine sand beaches,sunny little coves, exceptional areas for snorkellingand beautiful stretches of water.All the pleasures of the sea await you: swimming, restaurants on the beach, water skiing, scuba diving,sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, parasailing...2640 hours of sun per year, a preserved coastline andsea floor, gardens and green spaces which are trueoases...Here you’ll find nature in all its majesty, in the heartof a coastline known as "Blue Pavilion," thanks to itspolicy combining tourism development with environmental protection.

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A cheeky, "jet-setter" city, it is a city full of humanwarmth known for conserving and highlighting itsexceptional heritage while holding onto its soul and itsauthenticity. A city dripping with temptations, AntibesJuan-les-Pins knows how to keep its promises.

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Juan-les-PinsThroughout the year, Antibes Juan-les-Pins welcomesa veritable explosion of events to seduce even themost demanding visitors : "Jazz à Juan" InternationalJazz Festival, Festival d’Art Sacré, Antibes GénérationVirtuoses, International Bridge Festival, Méditerranéa,International Festival of Underwater Images andAdventure, "Art Fair" Antique Show, Antibes YachtShow, "Voiles d’Antibes," Pyromelodic Festival...Anthéa is the largest theater to be built in France inthe last decade, one of the most beautiful culturaltools in the Côte d'Azur. The building’s shape was inspired by the Fort Carré d’Antibes, updated according to modern design. The architecture of the theater reflects the common theme displayed in thisextraordinary place: surprising, mixing genres, promoting interaction and multidisciplinarity. It offersvaried programming with everything from musicalcomedy to danse to theater, opera, and music.

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Like a living dream, Port Vauban is where the world’smost luxurious ships contemplate Billionaires Wharf atFort-Carré (1), a reminder of some of the mostprestigious moments in Antibes’ history. In front of thewharf where Guy de Maupassant often came to dropanchor with his "Bel Ami”, Bastion Saint-Jaume (2),fantastically built against the vaulted ramparts inheritedby Vauban, which long housed a defense tower that pro-tected, along with the fort, the Saint-Roch cove againstpirates and other enemies. Having seen the end of theCrusades and the sea movement in Antibes, the spaceretains its authenticity, under the curatorial watch of theimpressive "nomad" of Sculpture, Jaume Plensa. You enterby the sea Gate (3) which was the only entrance tothe port, for centuries, when the ramparts surroundedAntibes. On the right, along the length of the CurtainWall (4), the boulevard d’Aguillon, one of the liveliest areas in Antibes and the "Bains-Douches”(Bath/Shower) exhibit space, located in the formerblockhouses, La fontaine d’Aguillon (5), and thatof rue Clemenceau (6), pay homage to the brigadier general of the royal army of Génie, who gaveAntibes "pure, limpid” water by restoring the Romanaqueduct of Fontvieille.From the Rampe des Saleurs (Salters’ Ramp), so namedfor the fishermen of yesteryear salting their fish, theAmiral de Grasse promenade (7), whereNicolas de Staël lived, reveals the splendor of the

landscape. The vestige of the ramparts traces the formerrampart walk built according to the plans of Vauban.This is the oldest part of Antibes, rich with three thousand years of history, to which the remains of theancient Roman walls attest. History is all around you,from the Place du Révély (8), the Saint-Esprit chapel, the childhood home of Jacques Audiberti, thecathedral, the "sarrasine” towers and the ancientChâteau Grimaldi (9), turned Picasso Museum andtemple of "joie de vivre” (love of life). A stone’s throwfrom Bastion Saint-André (10), caretaker of theland and underwater vestiges of ancient Antipolis, thebust of Victor Hugo bears witness to the wonder of thepoet. Further down, the free municipality ofSafranier houses the tiny home of Nikos Kazantzakis,author of "Alexis Zorba.”A delicate interplay of narrow passageways where thesun plays with the foliage and where Prévert, Mistinguett,Jünger Hartung and even Graham Greene loved to strollabout. Discover the Tourraque fountain and theformer wash house (11), where the Antibians didtheir washing in the olden days. Perpetual Antibes withthe Orme portal (12), its Greco-Roman remnantsand its museum of "Arts et traditions populaires” (Artsand Popular Traditions), all of which are interlaced amongpassageways with intriguing names. The provençalMarket on avenue Masséna, one of the most renowned in the Côte d’Azur, unfolds its rich stalls everymorning, a feast of scents and accents. The buildings liningthis market are very old, and in the Middle Ages theycomposed what was known as "the Village." The PeynetMuseum and its humorous design, across from the pilarsof Place Nationale (13), given to the city by LouisXVIII, is an invitation to dream and fantasize, beforemeandering through the shaded streets of the old city.Admire the Saint-Bernardin chapel (14) built in1513, the Fontvieille fountain (15) or even theGateway to France (16), which marks the border of theold city before the ramparts were leveled, at the end ofthe 19th century, to build the new city and Place deGaulle.

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place to lunch in the shade of the umbrellas while lettingyour gaze rest on the intense blue waters of theMediterranean Sea. The world’s elite come here toadmire it. The Juana (22) has welcomed the great EllaFitzgerald, among other celebrities. Constructed in 1931,the establishment remains one of the jewels of the localJaunise hotel scene. Since its construction, the façade,classified as a historical monument, has not changed.Temple of the International Jazz Festival, the PinèdeGould (23) is to jazzmen around the world what theScala in Milan is for lyrical artists. This is where Ray Charlesand Miles Davis made their European debuts...Near the hundred-year-old pines of the forest that linesJuan-les-Pins Bay are legendary beaches of heated sandwhere water skiing began. On the Promenade duSoleil (24) (Sun Promenade) dreams the "Bather" fromthe sculptor Grebel, symbol of a happy, carefree time.A heightened state of relaxation is well-suited to Juan’scosmopolitan clientele, seduced by a unique ambianceunequalled anywhere in the world. For those who liketo try their luck, the Eden Casino (25) awaits them,with smoking jackets and evening gowns as well as tan-talizing pleasures... Currently, the Exflora park (26)offers you the pleasure of discovering 330 plant varieties. Conceived in the style of the great gardens ofCôte d’Azur from the last century, it stretches acrossfive hectares, providing you with an amazing strollthrough time and space, from ancient Rome to the exuberant 19th century Riviera.

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Covered in greenery, the Gallice port (17) encirclesthe Juan-les-Pins Bay, international capital with a certain"zest for life," with its numerous palaces and night life, forwhich it is known worldwide. Overlooking the port, the Juan-les-Pins château (18) was the Azurean destination of Rudolf Valentino, lover of the world.A place for the Fitzgeralds to crash during the 1920s,the Saint-Louis villa set the scene for a gleaming societylife, interspersed with the healthy pleasures of thebeach. Becoming a palace, the Belles-Rives (19) stillcontains its furniture from the 1930s. It has welcomedPicasso, Gérard Philipe, Ramon Novarro, Umberto ofItaly, Joséphine Baker, and Edith Piaf. Built in 1912, the villa“La Vigie” (20) was purchased by Frank-Jay Gould,Provençal builder. This is where his wife Florence wouldwelcome all the celebrities of the day: Gide, Martin duGard, Cocteau, Chaplin, Estée Lauder... The Provençal(21) was one of Europe’s most elegant hotels. The perfect

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Le Cap d'Antibesamazed by the "now fresh, now warm sand under useless feet." Leaving the beach, the Tire-Poil pedestrian walkway (32) winds along countlesslittle coves for fishermen and sunbathers alike. Here,the rambler gets a glimpse of the prestigious properties of this privileged area along "BillionaireBay." Among these sumptuous villas in luxurious gardens, Eilenroc (33), built according to the plansof Charles Garnier, architect of the opera houses inParis and Monte-Carlo, envelops you in the rareessences of its gardens and its thousand roses cultivated in Antibes. The Hôtel du Cap Eden-Roc(34), one of the world’s most luxurious, opened in1870, was the first in the Côte d’Azur to open for the summer season. Rita Hayworth, Marlène Dietrich,Charles de Gaulle, Alain Delon, Sharon Stone, ClintEastwood, Georges Clooney and Brad Pitt are just afew of the famous people who have stayed here.The Thuret garden (35) was created in 1856 bybotanist Gustave Thuret. A number of plant varietiespreviously unknown at that time have adapted to ourcoastline, such as eucalyptus and the palm tree. Thisimmense ecological cathedral praised by Flaubert andGeorge Sand welcomes countless visitors each year.

From the small Port de la Salis (27), the calvarypath leads to the Garoupe sanctuary. Since timeimmemorial, pilgrims gathered in front of the smalloratories conjuring up the “Chemin de croix”(28) (Cross Path).The Garoupe chapel (29) houses Notre- Damede la Garde and Notre-Dame de Bon-Port, whosenave is papered with mainly marine votive paintings,offering so many windows into the varied history ofAntibes, both small and great. On the stage, a viewpoint indicator allows you to better understandthe magnificence of the point of view from which yougaze. Nearby is the tiny oratory of "Notre-Dame desAmoureux protégeant les foyers” (Our Lady of LoversProtecting Households), created by Raymond Peynet.The Garoupe lighthouse (30) is one of the mostpowerful in the region. At the foot of the hill spreads,nonchalantly, the Garoupe Bay (31), renowned forthe beauty of its beaches where Colette loved to stroll,

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Picasso MuseumChâteau Grimaldi. Place Mariejol - 06600 AntibesPh. +33 (0)4 92 90 54 20 / 26Fax. +33 (0)4 92 90 54 21

Open every day except Monday.Closed Jan. 1, May 1, Nov. 1 and Dec. 25From Sept. 16–June 14: 10 am-12 pm / 2 pm-6 pmFrom June 15–Sept. 15: 10 am-6 pmTicketing closes at 5:30 pmOpen in the evening in July and August, on Wednesdays and FridaysUntil 8 pm. Ticketing closes at 7:30 pm.

"Give me a museum and I’ll fill it."It was Picasso who said this, and then Antibes andPicasso who accomplished it, in the prestigioussetting of château Grimaldi, evidence of several milleniums of history of the ancient Greek Antipolis. Constructed on the site of the Greek acropolis,Roman fort, medieval castle, stately home by turns,before becoming the Picasso Museum, châteauGrimaldi d'Antibes bears witness to, in the eyes offuture generations, the prestigious past of ancientAntipolis, rich with three milleniums of history.

Following a meeting on the beach between Dor dela Souchère and Picasso, the painter accepted thecurator’s proposition to set up his studio in one ofthe rooms of the castle. He painted there during thecourse of six months, leaving in the museum almosteverything he created there. Likewise, the first musicdedicated to the living artist was born, on the solecondition that the works created never leave the site.If you wish to see the works of Picasso in Antibes,you have to go to Antibes to see them, he wouldoften say.One room of Château Grimaldi is dedicated to thework of Nicolas de Staël, who became familiar withAntibes during one of his most creative periods.Alongside these remarkable exhibits, the acquisitionof numerous contemporary works (Léger Atlan,Magnelli, Ernst, Picabia, Modigliani, Pagès or evenHans Hartung, another adopted Antibian) contributeto the museum’s worldwide influence.

©Musée Picasso, AntibesPhoto : city of Antibes.

Fondation Hartung Bergman173, chemin du Valbosquet - 06600 AntibesPh. +33 (0)4 93 33 45 92

The Fondation Hans Hartung and Anna-Eva Bergmanis open to the public every Friday at 2 pm from April to October.For security reasons and the quality of the interaction, each visit is limited to 30 people.To reserve your place, please make your request by email: [email protected] or by telephone: +33 (0)4 93 33 45 92www.fondationhartungbergman.fr

In the ‘60s, Hans Hartung (1904-1989) and Anna-Eva Bergman (1909-1987), major figures in20th century abstraction, acquired land in the heightsof Antibes. It is on this two-hectare olive grove thatthey will build their villa and their studios, accordingto plans they drew up themselves, inspired byMediterranean architecture. They moved there in 1973 and worked there untilthe end of their lives. Today, this artists’ home is consi-dered an architectural feat, part of 20th centurypatrimony.

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Archeology MuseumBastion Saint-André - 06600 AntibesPh. +33 (0)4 93 95 85 98

Open every day except MondayClosed Jan. 1, May 1, Nov. 1 and Dec. 25From Sept. 16–June 14: 10 am-1 pm / 2-5 pmFrom June 15–Sept. 15: 10 am-12 pm / 2-6 pm

Guardian of land and underwater vestiges of ancientAntipolis, the Saint-André bastion, built according to plans drawn up by Vauban at the end of the 18th century, is now the site of the archeologymuseum, which unites updated collections from cityexcavations and the sea floor.Reviving a glorious past, Etruscan, Greek, Phoenician andRoman ships, which crossed paths at random duringevening storms: ceramics, amphora, mosaics, money andobjects from daily life testify to the extraordinary prosperity of the powerful Roman “Civitas Antipolitana."

Musée Peynet et du Dessin Humoristique(Museum dedicated to designerPeynet and cartoons)Place Nationale - 06600 Antibes Ph. +33 (0)4 92 90 54 29 / +33 (0)4 92 90 54 30Fax. +33 (0)4 92 90 54 31

Open every day except Monday.Closed Jan. 1, May 1, Nov. 1 and Dec. 25.Visiting hours: 10 am-12 pm / 2-6 pm

Dedicated to the renowned creator of the Lovers,who lived in Antibes for a long time, the museumoffers an escape among the works of RaymondPeynet through a collection of lithographs, etchings,watercolors, India inks, porcelain, dolls and printedcomics. Sixty years of a very diverse career are presented in this rich collection.A cartoon illustrator, Peynet agreed in 1995 to open

the museum in recognition and to highlight this art,by regularly receiving traveling exhibits from prestigious names, from Daumier to Plantu, andDubout, Blachon, Moisan, Faizant, Ricord, Mordillo,Piem and many others.

Fort CarréAv. du 11 Novembre - 06600 AntibesPh. +33 (0)4 92 90 52 13 / +33 (0)6 14 89 17 45

Open year-round, every day except MondayClosed Jan. 1, May 1, Nov. 1 and Dec. 25.Hours subject to change, please check before visiting.www.antibes-juanlespins.com

Located on the Saint-Roch Peninsula, Fort-Carré wasbuilt on a rock rising 26 m above sea level. Its wall walkrises 43 m and offers a 360-degree panoramic view.Built on the order of King Henri II of France in thesecond half of the 16th century, this architectural wonder is utterly remarkable, distinctly improved uponby Vauban, long serving as a sentinel for the very closeborder with the County of Nice, then hostile, as well asa defense post for Antibes, final French port before thisborder. The fort is encircled by a 4-hectare protectedpark containing typically Mediterranean fauna and flora.

La Villa EilenrocImpasse Beaumont - 06160 Cap d'AntibesPh. +33 (0)4 93 67 74 33

From Oct. 1 - March 31: Hours: 1-4 pmWednesday and Saturday afternoon (free entrance). From April 1 - June 30: Wednesday and Saturday during the day (2 admission charged). Hours: 10 am-5 pm.Free for children under 12 years.Admission: 2 (free for children under 12 years).From July 1 - Sept. 30:Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. (2 admission charged). Hours: 3-7 pm. Free for children under 12 years.No dogs allowed.Please note that opening days and hours are subject to change:please check them by calling 04 93 61 74 33

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Musée de la Tour, histoire et traditions locales(Tower Museum of History and Local Traditions)1 rue de l’Orme à Antibes

Information: Service des musées (Museum guest services). Ph. +33 (0)4 92 90 54 28.Visits by appointment only.Minimum of 8 people, up to a maximum of 18.

The museum is located in the Medieval outerwall, in a tower that was destroyed, repaired,erected, and lived in several times by differentgenerations of a family of fishermen. Clothing,tools, writings, photographs, paintings and ceramics, objects and documents are gatheredhere to evoque the memory of Antibes, theimportant moments in its history and the art ofeveryday life at the start of the 20th century.

Les Bains-DouchesMunicipal GalleryBd d’Aguillon à AntibesPh. +33 (0)4 93 34 74 30A few meters from port Vauban, in the blockhouses tucked away under the CurtainWall of the ramparts, the former BainsDouches (baths) of Antibes have become amunicipal art gallery. From now on, the vaultedrooms with thick stone walls will house, throughout the year, exhibits featuring theartists of our day.

Saint-Bernardin ChapelRue St-BernardinInformations : +33 (0)4 93 34 47 17

Open Wednesday from I0 am-12 pm(by the association "Les Amis de la Chapelle" / Friendsof the Chapel).Open Thursday and Saturday from 9 am-12 pmand from 1-5 pm (by the city). Friday at 9 am for religious services.

Declared a historic monument in 1989, andafter a large phase of work including completerenovation of the altar piece that lasted twoyears, the Saint-Bernardin Chapel has regainedits beauty.This Antibian heritage site is open to the publicfrom now on.

Bastion Saint-Jaume The "Nomad" of Jaume Plensa

Open every day except Monday.Closed Nov. 1From Sept. 1–June 30: 10 am-8 pmFrom July 1–Aug. 31: 10 am-11 pm

The gigantic figurehead Saint-Jaume bastion, curatorialguardian of the Saint-Roch cove, the "Nomad," diaphanous composition assembled in cast-ironletters, is a permanent invitation to travel in spaceand sculpture itself. The work of Jaume Plensa,renowned Catalan artist heir to the great sculptorsof the 20th century, it dominates the port, creating analmost magical alchemy between the place, the workand the public, seduced by this monumental statue (8 m high) seated on the ramparts of Vauban, contemplating the immensity of the Mediterranean.

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"Antibes, vue du Plateau Notre Dame" (Antibes, view from Notre Dame Plateau). Claude Monet. Photograph ©2006 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Guided Tours

OLD ANTIBES STEP-BY-STEPEvery Tuesday at 10 am year-round.Guided tour given in French.Every Thursday at 10 am from March to October.Guided tour in English.Tours start from the Antibes Tourism Office, 42, avenue Robert Soleau in AntibesCome explore on foot the enthralling history of the city of Antibes, city created by the Greeks and developed by the Romans, devastated by pirates andthen fortified by Henri IV and Louis XIV.Immerse yourself in the beauty of the medieval village, its ramparts by the sea; its provençal market,its famous port Vauban and flowery neighborhood of Safranier.

ANTIBES FOOD LOVERS TOUREvery Wednesday at 10 am from June-Aug.Come savor the flavors of Antibes!A delicious escapade that will transport you throughthe charming passageways of the old city, discoveringthe local flavors.Let yourself be amazed by the city’s historic heritageand the expertise of its local artisans. A feast for the eyes and the taste buds alike!

FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OFPAINTERS IN ANTIBESEvery Friday at 10 am year-roundTours start from the Antibes Tourism Office, 42, avenue Robert Soleau in AntibesLearn to love Antibes through the eyes of different artistswho lived or traveled there and who painted the city andits landscapes. Thanks to reproductions installed in thesame places where the original works were created, youfollow the tracks of artists and understand their fascination with the unique light and magical colors of theCôte d’Azur.

JUAN LES PINS, FROM THE BELLEEPOQUE TO THE CRAZY YEARSVisit days and hours vary by season.Please contact the Tourism Office for detailsAn exploration of the history of the station, from itscreation in the 19th century to today.You will fall under the spell of the beauty hidden inJuan-les-Pins, which already conquered Maupassantand Monet during their stays on the Côte: the villas ofthe Belle Epoque and their luxurious gardens, palacesand dancing in the Crazy Years and the celebritieswhich frequented them, the Pinède Gould Arena andits Jazz stars...

All year long, discover the provençal charm of the oldest city in Côte d’Azur with a guide whoreveals the city’s hidden nooks... Guided tours are available for individuals as well as groups of10 or more.We are happy to provide you with any additional information, group estimate requests andvisit reservations.

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SPECIAL JAZZ VISITS AT JUAN-LES-PINSJuly - during the Festival period

JAZZ COCKTAILAfter having discovered the emblematic places ofJuan-les-Pins, you’ll find yourself with a cocktail inhand, at the intersection of all the madness and crazynights of Juan.

JAZZ OFFTravel back in time 50 years to discover the legendaryjazz spots in Juan, while listening to the marching bands. Then you will dive into the heart of the resort with onelast stop near the stage for your viewing and listeningpleasure.

RALLYES DÉCOUVERTE(DISCOVERY RALLY)With friends, family, or alone, onlooker or challengeamateur, take part in Antibes’ Rallye-découverte(Discovery Rally). Questions, riddles, clues at shops inthe old city... Share in the conquest of old Antibes andits history.

Average length of visit: 1 hr 45 min.Fee: 7€ per person; 12€ per couple3.50€ for children 8-16 years old and students.Free for children under 8 years.Different fees for visits that include tastings or beverages.Reservation required. 3 person minimum.Information: 04 22 10 60 [email protected]

Guided tours adapted for people with disabilities can beorganized on request, for groups of 15 or more.Please don’t hesitate to contact our guided tour team formore information.

You should collect as many clues as possible,earning the maxium points by correctly answeringthe questions posed.Please note that only the best will be rewarded!Fee: 5€ per participant

THE LITTLE TRAIN OF ANTIBESJUAN-LES-PINSNarrated ride. Every day from March - October.Leaving from Antibes, Rue Piétonne:Post Office Square, Provençal Market, Old Antibes,Port Vauban, the Ramparts.Leaving from Juan-les-Pins, Boulevard Baudoin:Boulevard Baudoin, beaches, pine forest, islet. Information and reservations: 06 15 77 67 47 E-mail: [email protected]

ANTIBES JUAN-LES-PINS SIGHTSEEINGNarrated ride. Every day from April - October.Leaving from Antibes, Port Vauban and leaving fromJuan-les-Pins, Boulevard Baudoin.Route: Juan-les-Pins, Provençal, Port Gallice, Blvd MalJuin, Napoléonian Museum, Eden Roc, JFK Blvd, VillaEilenroc, Garoupe Lighthouse, Notre Dame de BonPort, Baie de la Garoupe, Blvd de Bacon, Plage de laSalis, Ilette, Centre-ville, Port Vauban, Place de Gaulle,Blvd Albert 1st, chemin des Sables, Juan-les-Pins.Information and reservations: 06 15 77 67 47 E-mail: [email protected] www.capdantibestour.com

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La Villa ThuretCreated by botanist Gustave Thuret, who planted anumber of exotic plants here in the19th century, theThuret garden is a member of a very closed club of200 "Remarkable Gardens." A seal of approval fromthe department of culture granted patrimony toexceptional parks open to the public. This garden features trees, rich plantlife made exceptional by theoriginality of the species, their number and the development of certain ones (1600 species, mainlyexotic, or 2500 trees and bushes).Its dynamic renewal of the collections is also singular(annual introduction of 200 new species from seeds).

La Villa EilenrocConstructed around 1860 according to the plans ofCharles Garnier, architect of the Paris and Monte-Carlo opera houses, the sumptuous Eilenrocvilla, in the heart of the cap d'Antibes, was bequeathed to the city by Ms. L. D. Beaumont, its lastowner. In accordance with her wishes, today it is amunicipal foundation used to welcome distinguishedguests and to play a role in the prestige of the city. At the start of the last century, talented gardenerscultivated eleven hectares of sumptuous gardens onthe arid rock of the property, earning it the name"jewel of Côte d'Azur." A large part of the park surrounding the villa is planted with traditional species, often native to the Mediterranean landscape.At the heart of this veritable plant conservatory, therose garden offers the public the fragrances andessences of its thousand varieties, largely cultivated inAntibes Juan-les-Pins.

Le Parc ExfloraParc Exflora offers visitors the pleasure of discovering330 plant varieties. It is conceived in the style ofgrand gardens in Côte d'Azur in the last century andoffers, on five hectares, a spectacular stroll throughtime and space, from ancient Rome up to the exuberant 19th century Riviera, from Italy toMorocco, the entire surroundings lulled by theenchanting gurgle of waterfalls and fountains.

The Woods of GaroupeAlso known as Domaine Notre-Dame, the Woods ofGaroupe stretch across nine hectares. The majority isa tall forest of green oaks mixed with Alep pines andthe occasional wild olive tree, accompanied by baytrees, viburnum, acanthus, filaria, myrtle, strawberrytrees, etc. Although it covers a limited space, thewoods feature numerous rare species such as thecamelée, also known as the garoupe. For the pastseveral years a restoration and improvement schedule has been underway to enhance this uniquenatural area.

La Valmasque and La BragueThe wooded parks of La Valmasque and La Bragueare the largest in the region that are equipped forcity-dwellers and vacationers. La Valmasque, home tothe charming manor of the Fontmerle pond, covers427 hectares and is bursting with trails, sports activities and opportunities for play. The woodedpaths are lined with shaded parking areas and picnictables. Northwest of Sophia Antipolis lie the 373 hectares of La Brague Park, crisscrossed by theriver of the same name, providing a refreshing atmosphere that inspires rambles.

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THE LERINS ISLANDSAcross from Cannes Bay, the Lerins Islands welcome you.In an idyllic setting where nature has been preserved,these beauty spots dotting the Mediterranean offervisitors a unique collection of flora and fauna as wellas a singular history blending the mysteries of theIron Mask with the tranquility of Cistercian monks.Everything here invites exploration.Boats leave from Juan-les-Pins.www.abbayedelerins.com

BIOTA veritable voyage in time, where the streets are likewindows into history; at every turn, during a randomstroll, you’ll be met by beautiful doors, arches, views, winding staircases, sculpted rocks, sundials, houses covered with climbing ivy, to better defend them, andmysterious, narrow passageways... A place adopted by numerous artists and artisans, likeFernand Léger, whose museum welcomes thousands ofvisitors each year, Biot is also known around the world

for its glassblower artisans and other artisans.Tourism Office. 46, rue Saint-Sébastien Ph.: 04 93 65 78 00 - www.biot-tourisme.com

VALLAURIS GOLFE-JUANTwo names for one town: inland, Vallauris, a villageknown for pottery, and on the coast, Golfe-Juan, beachresort "invented" at the start of the 19th century. Designed in a grid-pattern at the start of the 16th century, Vallauris is the mother city, rich with a prestigious past evidenced by the Miséricorde chapel,Notre Dame des Grâces and the ancient château turned national Picasso museum, with its famous fresco"War and Peace."Vallauris is inseparable from its pottery, which spreadthroughout the world with the arrival of Picasso and hisastonishing ceramic production. Still today, we find artistic pottery in Vallauris, uniquepieces signed by great names like Capron or JeanMarais, culinary pottery, as well as countless decorativeobjects... Golfe-Juan apeared in history on March 1, 1815, with

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VALBONNE

Designed in a grid-pattern at the start of the 16thcentury, Valbonne is a village made for good living andstrolling about; following the enchanting, gently sloping passageways, all of which lead to the spectacular plaza with Renaissance arches. Stonefaçades in ocher with pastel shutters, porches swimming in vines and brilliant bougainvilla, doorswith lintels embellished with penitent symbols and symbols of companionship, city hall and its 19th century belfry... All around you, little patios along thestreets, shaded by old historic houses... Shopping inthe clothing, decor and antique shops, rich historicalheritage (with, among others, the beautiful monastery

founded in the year 1200 by the Chalais order)...There’s no lack of charm in Valbonne.Tourism Office: I, place de l'Hôtel de Ville Ph.: 04 93 12 34 50 - www.tourisme-valbonne.com

VILLENEUVE-LOUBETAt the intersection of Loup and Mardaric, Villeneuve- Loubet was built on stairs leading to themassive church erected at the end of the 15th century and also leading to the famous châteauconstructed in the 13th century. Hidden behind highwalls and ringed by a gigantic park, the château is

encircled by two outer ramparts and a 10-hectarepark composed of Mediterranean and exotic species. At the bottom of the village, be sure not to miss themuseum dedicated to renowned Villeneuve residentAuguste Escoffier, "chef of kings, and the king ofchefs." Below, the new city extends to theMediterranean, where lies the "Marina Baie desAnges" (Angels Bay Marina), a vast luxury resortcomplex created by André Minangoy, a major feat ofmodern architecture, with its curved buildings sculpted in the shape of pyramids and its marina. Tourism Office: I6, avenue de la Mer Ph.: 04 92 02 66 I6 - www.villeneuve-tourisme.com

CHATEAUNEUFBuilt on a hill planted with olive trees dominating theOpio plain, Châteauneuf offers a beautiful panoramicview of the Italian Alps in Estérel. The flowery passageways of the village house connect buildings datingback to the 16th century, vestiges of the ancient château-fort, as well as the new "château" erected on itsruins in 1625.At the summit of a small plateau, in the plain dominatedby Châteauneuf, the Brusc chapel, vestige of a vast

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OPIOThe miniscule village perched atop Opio has beenknown since the days of the Romans. Besides the rosesand jasmine cultivated there for the Grasse perfume

industry, it is known for its olive grove in Grande Bastide,one of the department’s largest. The region’s oil mill, oneof the rare ones that still function, dates back to the 15thcentury! Surrounding the village, nature is unfurled in allits majesty, with some 450 hectares of thriving forest featuring long pedestrian walks and equestrian areas.Golf enthusiasts will feel at home on the pleasant andconvenient Golf de la Bégude, located on the grounds ofa 19th century château.Tourism Info Point - Ph.: 04 93 60 61 12 www.mairie-opio.com

LE ROURETPlanted with olive trees, pines and cypress, Rouret isa real provençal village which has preserved some

houses made of old stone, a plaza planted with planetrees where a superb church rests, complete with atiled roof and a bell tower, as well as a cool fountaindating back to 1851.You can also find a bit of the magic of the greatFrench perfumers, as this is where some of the perfume plants are grown, destined for Grasse distilleries: jasmine, roses, orange trees, violets... Other unusual sites include: the vestiges of the Romancamp of Castellaras and the Beaume-Robert grotto.City Hall: allée des Anciens Combattants Ph.: 04 93 77 20 02 - www.mairie-lerouret.fr

ROQUEFORT-LES-PINSComposed of several hamlets spread throughout apark of more than 2000 hectares, the town’s land is characterized by green vegetation, primarily pines,olive trees and oaks, hardly 10 kilometers from thecoastline. Known for its red sand quarry "deRoquefort," Roquefort-les-Pins is a vibrant village, inthe middle of great expansion: offering true quality oflife. Ancient Roman Castrum owned by a group ofAntibes lords, the city obtained recognition as a commune in 1790. A revolution which Roquefort-les-Pins has known since being deemed worthy.Ph.: 04 92 60 35 00 www.ville-roquefort-les-pins.fr

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LA COLLE-SUR-LOUPNear winter sports stations and the main cities of theCôte, La Colle-sur-Loup, ancient 16th century domain,has preserved its Montfort château, as well as a 12thcentury priory (turned restaurant), which still has its fortified gate, corner towers, cloister and a Roman chapel. The lively shopping streets and picturesque littlepassageways open onto tiny, shady plazas featuring fountains and beautiful sculpted doors. Long the capitalfor perfumed roses, la Colle-sur-Loup is now known forits antique dealers and decorators, fine restaurants andart of living. City adopted by Yves Klein, founder of theNew Realists and the famous "blue" cheese, it’s also theplace for those who love strolling and sports activities.

Its banks are a veritable oasis of freshness. Its peaceful,murmuring waters, very much appreciated during thehot summer months, are famed for the trout that can becaught there.Tourism Office: 10, avenue de Provence Ph.: 04 93 32 68 36 - www.lacollesurloup.fr

SAINT-PAULThe village, encircled by ramparts dominating the surrounding valleys, offers astonishing variety night andday, from gourmet restaurants, artist workshops anddecor boutiques. A hotspot for modern art, FondationMarguerite et Aimé Maeght is an essential space, renowned worldwide. In addition to the prestigioustemporary exhibits held there, it offers an exceptionalpanorama of contemporary and modern art. Léger;Braque, Giacometti and so many others still watch overthe spirit of this place, today as before. A stroll in a universe with no equal, as there is so much to discoverin the Foundation’s rooms and patios, as well as the gardens brimming with sculpture, including the famousLabyrinthe from Miró.

Tourism Office: 2, rue GrandePh.: 04 93 32 86 95 - www.saint-pauldevence.com

LE BAR-SUR-LOUPDominating the average-sized Loup valley, Bar-sur-Loup was, a huge defense village in the MiddleAges, as evidenced by the vestiges of ramparts andthe Comtes de Grasse château, constructed between the 14th and 16th centuries. In front of thechâteau, the statue of the admiral of Grasse payshomage to the heros of the American War forIndependence.

Ancient upper class houses pressed against eachother, tiny sloping passageways or stairways, theSarrasine gate and the majestic fountain... Every element brings the past to life. Art lovers can’t missthe medieval church Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur and itsaltar piece signed by Louis Bréa, great master of theRenaissance from Nice. Strolls and hikes are also onthe schedule, winding your way through olive treesand vines, roses, jasmine, orange trees on trellises...Tourism Office: place F. PauletPh.: 04 93 42 72 21www.lebarsurloup.fr

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TOURRETTES-SUR-LOUPStanding squarely on a rocky overhang, Tourrettes-sur-Loup benefits from ideal positioningbetween sea and mountain, not far from the maincities of the Côte. Surrounding the imposing 15thcentury château, in the labyrinth of passageways, theold houses have now become studios and boutiques. In their workshop, in front of their lathe, their oven,their easel, or their weaving loom, painters, sculptors,weavers, potters, tile setters, and stylists invite you to

discover their creations. The violet has broughtrenown to Tourrettes, where a museum dedicated tothe violet is found (Bastide aux Violettes). Fragrant,colorful, as popular in perfumery as in confectionarymaking, the "Victoria" is still grown today and remainsthe queen. Every March, a flower parade festival isheld in its honor.Tourism Office: 2, place de la Libération Ph.: 04 93 24 18 93 - www.tourrettessurloup.com

GOURDONFortified since the 9th century, this perfect exampleof a feudal village, built on a peak whose formidableslopes hurtle toward the Loup river, was an impregnable fortress keeping watch over the borderof the Vintimille and Provence counties. Rediscoveredin the 19th century by the new tourists in the Riviera,it was often visited by Queen Victoria, who came topaint watercolors in the plaza that now bears hername. There you will discover a sumptuous panorama encompassing nearly one hundred kilometers of coastline, from the Italian Alps to theborder of Var. A veritable eagle’s nest, Gourdon hasbecome the home of numerous creators and artisans who sell their products in the village streets.With more than a million visitors per year, the city is

a tourist hotspot, with its superb medieval châteauand breathtaking gardens designed by Le Nôtre, whoalso created the gardens of Versailles.Tourism Office: 1, place Victoria Ph.: 04 93 09 68 25 - www.gourdon06.fr

CAUSSOLSKnown since ancient times (some remains date backto the Bronze Age), the Caussols plateau is one ofthe most typical karstic landscapes in Europe.Sinkholes, shallow holes and grottos are the delight ofspelunkers. This vast territory contrasts bizarrely withthe agitation reigning on the coastline so close by.With unique fauna and flora and a wide range oflandscapes, Caussols offers a palette of atmospheresthat the hiker will come to know over the course ofthe seasons...City Hall: 141, place de Régnaucourt Ph.: 04 93 09 29 64

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COURMESLocated in the Gorges of Loup, Courmes is a smallvillage that has been remarkably restored. Proof of this are its architectural remnants and enormous wooden doors dating back to theRenaissance, its church with a square pyramidalsteeple (16th century), and its still-working communaloven. Constructed at the foot of Puy-de-Tourette, thetiny village is near the Courmettes area, reaching analtitude of 1267 m. A proximity which allows hikers to discover a few ofthe summits of the hinterland, magnificent panoramicviews, as well as a superb waterfall 40 m high in theheart of the gorges.Tourism Office: 83, place de la Mairie Ph.: 04 93 09 68 77

DON’T FORGET...Gréolières, medieval village set in the spectacular set-ting of the Pre-Alps and family ski resort nearest tothe coastline, as well as the picturesque villages ofBouyon, Coursegoules, Cipières, Bezaudun les Alpes,Les Ferres, Conségudes, Roquesteron...

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EventsJanuary - FebruaryMondays at the ConservatoryEach year, the professors at the music conservatoryoffer up the very essence of their art through a seriesof the most eclectic concerts, where they reveal theirtrue soloist talent and their deep desire to help eachperson discover their passion for music: a concertseries far from dusty tradition.

February-MarchFemin’ArteA women’s festival, created by women and intendedfor the enjoyment of everyone! Théâtre de laMarguerite brings art and women together. Graphicdesigners, fine artists, actors, dancers, singers, comedians or improv actors gather here to share theirpassion.

“La Colombe d'Or” (Magic Festival)The cream of the crop of magicians and illusionistsfrom the international scene gather in Juan to learnthe latest tricks of their trade. During this exhibition,they offer the public a show bursting with sequins,illusions, mystery and humor.

AprilOld Antibes Antique Art Fair ExhibitionPort VaubanOne of the largest exhibit halls in France (6000 m2).Anticipated and painstakingly and lovingly organizedby the exhibitors, who come from all over Europe, ahuge meeting place for collectors, amateurs and bargain-hunters, the exhibition is considered the trueopening of the season in the Côte.

Antibes Yacht ShowPort Vauban"Antibes Yacht Show” enables wealthy visitors to buythe yacht of their dreams along with its equipment or services, or even to be able to take full advantageright away, in the case of a quick decision to purchase. With more than 1000 m of dock and15,000 m2 of land surface, the exhibition contains 200units measuring up to 80 m and nearly 200 exhibitors.

April - MayInternational Bridge FestivalEach year, under the sun of Juan-les-Pins, the international bridge festival welcomes the elite froma discipline which has made this event the leading bridge event in Europe and one of the biggest in theworld. More than a thousand bridge players compete.

JuneBattle of FlowersThe streets of Juan-les-Pins, Old Antibesand Port Vauban.Join in the traditional battle of flowers organized by theFriends of Old Antibes Association, with the alwaysvery inventive participation of other associations in thecity.

Sailboats of Antibes Juan-les-PinsPort Vauban, Cap d'Antibes and Juan-les-Pins Bay.Sixty of the world’s most beautiful sailboats, builtaccording to the great tradition of YachtingInternational gather in Antibes, where these veritablecathedrals of sailboats (some deploy more than 1000 m2 of sail) satisfy sailing show enthusiasts byracing along the 24 km of coastline.

Antibes Virtuoso Generation Offering young musicians who have earned international grand prizes a stage, a symphonicorchestra, an audience, a character, such is the vocation of this festival, where music goes hand-in-hand with youth.An event with international reach, with the greatmusicians of tomorrow mentored by the great artistsof today.

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Les Nuits carréesFort-Carré AmphitheaterA festival that seeks to bring together theater andmusic, enhanced by meetings with artists, all in thesumptuous decor of Fort-Carré. There is also aCASA springboard, intended for young artists.

JulyReggae FestivalPinède Gould

Pinède Gould (Gould Pine Forest)International “Jazz à Juan” Festivaland "Off" FestivalPinède Gould in Juan-les-PinsIn the eyes of stars around the world, the PinèdeGould is to jazz what the Scala in Milan is to lyricartists: a confirmation and an exceptional meetingwith the public. Forefather of Europe’s jazz festivals,"Jazz à Juan” remains a formidable melting pot whereall styles come together. Popular or elite, youngtalents become famous, innovative iconoclasts, classicand modern... Many have strode across the legendarypinède Gould stage since its creation in I960.

Les Nuits de la Pinède (Nights in the Pine Forest)Pinède GouldConcerts by stars from the French and internationalscene.

AugustPyromelodic FestivalThe greatest pyrotechnicians invite you to enjoy anunforgettable show, a veritable fairyland of lights andsounds watched by more than 10,000 people.

SeptemberShow Mode - Place de GaulleEach year, shopkeepers from the association "AntibesDemain” (Antibes Tomorrow) dedicate this day to anexhilarating celebration of "Mode” (Fashion) withnumerous runway shows featuring the collectionspresented by the Antibes shops. The celebration isfurther enhanced by various activities around thegrand podium installed in place de Gaulle.

Grand weekend of shopping.Braderie de Juan-les-PinsConcerts and parade for the weekend of shopping inthe center of Juan-les-Pins, under the auspices of theÉconomie Tourisme Commerce association.

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September - OctoberSacred Art Festival - Antibes CathedralIn the heart of the old city, oratorios and cantatas risein harmony to fill the nave of the cathedral. Theopportunity to discover a repertory as brilliant as itis unknown.

OctoberBœuf-Théâtre(Comedy Festival held in French)Like every year when October comes, along with thefirst chilly weather, beef is king in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, thanks to the Theater de la Marguerite, supported by big names of the genre. Each showopens with "Eclats de rire" (Bursts of Laughter) revelations.

Antibes-Côte d’Azur RallyBastion Saint-Jaume. Port VaubanGrand and a beautiful weekend on the horizon forcar racing enthusiats, a weekend during which theNational Antibes Côte d’Azur Rally gets underway;along with the Antibes Classic Rally and the AntibesCôte d’Azur International Rally.

NovemberSalon du Sucre et du Chocolat(Sugar and Chocolate Exhibition)An exhibition to help the public better understandthis fascinating profession, with an artistic competi-tion and also numerous demonstrations.

December Christmas Events

Méditerranea - International Festival ofUnderwater Images and Adventure"Méditerranea” aims to be much more than simply afestival for videographers or photographers, and it isone of the most beautiful windows into the "silentworld.” A show that follows the city’s patrimonial tradition, it welcomes the pioneers of scuba diving,starting with the emblematic captain Cousteau. ThisAntibian naval construction is where, at the start ofthe 50s, the celebrated Calypso was born.During the festival, enthusiasts are overwhelmed withchoices, choosing from film screenings, reports, documentaries, symposiums featuring leading figures,slideshows, photography and diverse stands (booksellers, travel, diving, etc.)

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OFFICE DE TOURISME ET DES CONGRÈSD'ANTIBES JUAN-LES-PINS Catégorie 1

OFFICE DE TOURISMED'ANTIBES

42, avenue Robert Soleau06600 Antibes

Ph. : +33 (0)4 22 10 60 10Fax : +33 (0)4 22 10 60 11

[email protected]

OFFICE DE TOURISMEDE JUAN-LES-PINS

60, chemin des Sables06160 Juan-les-Pins

Ph. : +33 (0)4 22 10 60 01Fax : +33 (0)4 22 10 60 09

[email protected]

ANTIBES

• FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNEFrom Monday to Friday: 9 am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 6 pmSaturday: 9 am - 12 pm, 2 pm - 6 pm Sunday: 9 am - 13 pm

• JULY AND AUGUST: 9 am - 7 pm every day

JUAN-LES-PINS

• FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNEFrom Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 12 pm, 2pm - 6 pmSunday during school holidays only: 9 am - 13 pm

• JULY AND AUGUST: 9 am - 7 pm every day

OPENING HOURS

www.antibesjuanlespins.com


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