Juan les Pins

Antibes Juan-les-Pins has the second largest population in the department and is part of the coastal agglomeration of the Alpes Maritimes, virtually uninterrupted from Théoule to Menton.
The territory is 2,648 hectares large and many rivers flow through it: the Valmasque in the north, the Brague and the Maire valley in the east, and the north-south valleys of Laval, Saint Honorat, Saint Maymes and Madé. Situated between Nice and Cannes and 13 kms from the Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport, Antibes Juan-les-Pins has one of the most beautiful coastlines in France, stretching nearly 25 kms.
The technopolis of Sophia Antipolis, situated north of the town, is incorporated with Antibes Juan-les-Pins.

During the last thirty years, Antibes Juan-les-Pins has experienced the greatest population growth of all the towns in the department. From approximately 47,547 inhabitants in 1968, to 73,383 inhabitants in the last census in 1999.
The town has a great deal of secondary residences and tourist accommodation that is only occupied during part of the year.
The population in low season is estimated to be around 80,000, which rises in the peak of the summer season to an estimated 175,000 persons.

Antibes Juan-les-Pins is the second largest town in the Alpes Maritimes and is a popular tourist destination with its rich history and traditions, many festivals, sailing and night life.
The town is dynamic and forward-looking with a well-developed economic structure, the high-tech Sophia Antipolis is adjacent and it possesses a large range of hotels in a good quality environment that respond to the needs of visitors to Antibes Juan-les-Pins.

Visiting Antibes Juan-les-Pins can be a relaxing or stimulating experience; there is ancient history as well as all the amenities of a modern town. Explore with the family, friends, the one you love, or on your own. Here are some ideas for interesting walks.

Tall houses, narrow paved streets, the fragrance of flowers in the air, this is old Antibes. Antipolis, the ancient Greek city which evolved to become Antibes. On each street, you can find remains of this rich past.

Walking up the rocky area, you come to the imposing Chateau Grimaldi, which is the Picasso Museum. Behind the building is the sea and the ramparts, built by the architect Vauban.

Further along is the Bastion Saint André. Be sure not to miss the most Provencal area of the town just near it, Safranier.

Warm sun and blue skies, perfect ingredients for a walk on Cap d'Antibes. Leaving the Bastion, you pass Albert 1er square, before arriving at promenade Pierre Merli, then Port de la Salis. A little further on look back at the classic view of the old town. If the weather is clear, it seems as if the mountains are just behind the town.

For the most wonderful view, walk up to la Garoupe lighthouse. Tucked away in the verdant greenery of Cap d'Antibes, the lighthouse is next to Notre Dame Chapel, the sailors' church.

The Cap has been inhabited for 150 years. During the 19th and 20th century it became more developed as luxury hotels were built, and the rich and famous discovered it and built their sumptuous villas there.

Stop off at the Napoleonic Museum, then walk to Juan-les-Pins, passing the small Olivette harbour where the small, traditional, wooden sailing boats are moored.
The internationally renowned Juan-les-Pins, famous for its jazz festival and beach resort, a swimmers' paradise during the day and nightclubbers' heaven at night. A great place to go with friends.

Contrary to appearances, Juan-les-Pins has developed its own personality since 1920 when it began to grow, a growth initiated by the wealthy American Frank Jay Gould. Since that time many famous stars have visited the resort: Sydney Bechet, Mistinguett, Marlene Dietrich, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Claude François, and Johnny Halliday when he was an up-and-coming star.