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IT'S FUN IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWN ! ANTIBES : La jolie ville d'Antibes, entre Nice et Cannes, Is between Nice (20km) and Cannes (12km).
It's warm, small and beautiful, between the azur sea and the snow capped mountains.
Antibes/Juan-Les-Pins are known for their pristine sandy beaches, fashionable shops, bistros and chic nightclubs.
Old town Antibes, with its ramparts and provençal market, still offers an insight into the traditional Mediterranean way of life, and is well worth exploring.
The main square in the old town is known as "Le Safranier". It has lovely, picturesque side streets which bustle with activity from the many shops, cafes and restaurants. There are several beaches in Antibes and on the road out to Cap d'Antibes. |
|  | Port Vauban Marina Antibes is a very popular seaside resort town. Here you will find Port Vauban, one of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean, where you can see many luxury cruise ships.
25 km of coastline where pebble beaches give way to fine sandy beaches (public and private), 5 ports (Vauban, Galice, Crouton, Olivette and Salis). For those of you who love to walk admiring the boats this is the place to visit........
Port Vauban is the largest pleasure boat port in Europe! We don't need to add that you can find every kind of water sports imaginable in Antibes. |
|  | Festival & Nightlife....Jazz à Juan En 2005 ce sera du 14 au 23 Juillet, Jazz à Juan 2005 - Pinède Gould
For over 40 years the legendary "Jazz à Juan" jazz festival has brought the stars to Antibes. From Bechet, Armstrong to Coltrane, or Miles and the sublime Ella...they've all been here.
Juan les Pins is the most exciting part with an exciting nightlife. Fashionable night clubs, casino and even night shopping ...Antibes is quieter with a variety of restaurants, cafés, theaters, piano bars, chic hôtels and private clubs. |
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BeatChick Sun Sep 17, 2006 17:36 UTC Ah, a true jazz lover! Anita, your Port Vauban Marina photo is STUNNING!! | tommix Sun Jun 12, 2005 14:10 UTC nice tips on very nice place! | ronny_m21 Fri Jun 3, 2005 22:41 UTC Antibes a wonderful nice little town..... |
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