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The city of Antibes is ideally located a few minutes from the Riviera International Airport in Nice. Antibes Juan-les-Pins offers one of the longest coastal stretches in France, lined with tiny inlets and long stretches of fine sandy beaches.
On an Antibes vacation, one will observe several harbors, including Port Vauban, Europe's largest yachting and business complex by the tonnage of its boats. In the very heart of one of the first towns, the European blue flag (pavillon bleu) was granted. From the Provençal market to its cool pedestrian streets, the city of the 'joy of living' displays the marvels of its climate, landscapes and fêtes.
Antibes Vacations Image provided by the Town Hall of Antibes
Througout the course of one's Antibes vacation, one may see the past glorifying the present. Antibes is timeless with its Cathedral, medieval towers, and the Grimaldis' ancient chateau, now the Picasso Museum that houses exceptional contemporary art collections. There is also a museum dedicated to Peynet, whose 'lovers' have charmed the entire world. At the entrance to the city, the Fort Carré watches over three millennia of prestigious history. The old town's golden stones, the splendid estates of Cap d'Antibes, where celebrities seek refuge; sunshine and the bustle of Juan-les Pins all epitomize this lovely region of France.
Everything during an Antibes vacation is an invitation to succumb to the countless pleasures of this authentic destination. France's second most athletic city, Antibes Juan-les-Pins also hosts four national centers offering permit-holders more than 65 different sporting activities, ranging from trampoline to gymnastics, including swimming and other water sports (Antibes was awarded Station Voile status) A city of culture and tourism, Antibes Juan-les-Pins hosts year round many world-class events, such as the 'Jazz à Juan' International Jazz Festival.
Antibes Vacations Image provided by the Town Hall of Antibes
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