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  Antibes Juan-les-Pins Town Village visit - by Provence Beyond
Antibes was a Greek fortified town named Antipolis in the 5th century BC, and later a Roman town, and always an active port for trading along the Mediterranean.
Medieval: Antibes was ruled by the Lords of Grasse, and later by the Bishops of Antibes.
At the end of the 14th century, Antibes was on the Franco-Savoyard frontier, and in 1383, the Pope of Avignon "gave" Antibes to the Grimaldi family of Cagnes.
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  Antibes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antibes is a commune of the Alpes-Maritimes département (formerly in that of the Var, but transferred after the Alpes-Maritimes department was formed in 1860 out of the county of Nice).
The border with the Ligurian Oxybii (Ὀξύβιοι) being to the west of Antibes and east of Frejus (Smith, entry on Oxybii).
Antibes was the seat of a bishopric from the 5th century to 1244, when the see was transferred to Grasse.
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 Antibes: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Antibes is a small resort town of southeastern France France quick summary:
Juan-les-pins is a district of antibes, in southeastern france, on the côte dazur....
A beach or strand is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles such as sand, shingle, or cobble along the shoreline of a body of wate...
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 Antibes, France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Spiritually, Antibes is totally divorced from Cap d'Antibes, which is a peninsula studded with the villas and pools of the super-rich.
Antibes was a Greek fortified town named Antipolis (possibly meaning "opposite the point of "Nice," across the Baie des Anges) in the 5th century BC, and later a Roman town, and always an active port for trading along the Mediterranean.
At the end of the 14th century, Antibes was on the Franco-Savoyard frontier, and in 1383, the Pope of Avignon "gave" Antibes to the Grimaldi family of Cagnes.
www.members.tripod.com /guppyfish-ivil/guppyart/antibes.html   (464 words)

  
 Antibes travel guide - Wikitravel
Old Antibes and the port of Antibes are on the mainland on the side facing the Baie des Anges, while Juan les Pins is on the Cannes side and the magnificent Fort Carré lies between the port of Antibes and the rest of the Baie des Anges.
Although it expanded, during the early 20th cetury Antibes was less developed than its neighbors on the French Riviera and was thus a haven for artists such as Picasso and later Nicolas de Staël.
It is possible to approach Antibes along the coastal roads (RN98 and RN7) from Cannes and Nice/Cagnes sur Mer.
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 Antibes.co.uk French travel tourist information and apartment villa rentals for Mediterranean French Holiday town ...
Antibes is between Nice and Cannes in the South of France, Cote d'Azur, on the French Riviera.
Directory of Hotels in Antibes and Juan les Pins The town is near enough to Cannes to be useful for accommodation during the Cannes Film Festival and near enough to Nice and Monaco for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Spammers and scammers should regard all @antibes.co.uk email addresses as spam traps and all information about scams, spams and pirates who regard the client-base of other websites as their harvest-ground is passed to Antespam for blocking and use in the public domain, often being named here and elsewhere.
www.antibes.co.uk   (762 words)

  
 Antibes, France
The town of Antibes - to which the resorts of Cap d'Antibes and Juan-les-Pins belong - lies to the east of Cannes at the western end of the Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels), which reaches as far as Nice.
Antibes was founded in the fifth century B.C. by Greeks from Phocaea and named "Antipolis", meaning the town lying opposite the settlement of Nikaia Polis (Nice).
Antibe has a fine situation on the northeast side of the cape between the little bays of Anse St-Roche in the north and Anse de la Salis in the south.
www.planetware.com /france/antibes-f-az-an.htm   (431 words)

  
 CHARLES MINGUS / MINGUS AT ANTIBES
As I reclined on the white sand beaches of Antibes looking out across the warm Mediterranean, I understood how Charles Mingus and his band were able to flower so spectacularly in these fertile surroundings.
It was in Antibes that Mingus and his disciples gathered one fabled summer night in 1960 to lay down a set of the most religiously joyous jazz-spirituals ever recorded.
Mingus at Antibes sustains a miraculous and exhilirating momentem.
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 The most beautiful sites of the French Riviera and Provence : Antibes - Juan-Les-Pins - Biot
Antibes, the Riviera's second largest town, spreads outwards from its original town fortified with ramparts.
Even though Nice and Cannes benefitted from faster development, Antibes was still a flourishing and prosperous town as witnessed by the splendid houses and villas built from the early 19th century onwards on Cap d'Antibes.
Towards the end of the 19th century, clay pots used for transporting foodstuffs were gradually falling into disuse and it was not until the middle of the 20th century that Biot resumed its expansion, with the development of glassworks and decorative pottery.
www.businessriviera.com /Local_Area_Maps/Antibes_Juan_Les_Pins/Presentation.asp   (636 words)

  
 GRIMALDI.ORG - House of Grimaldi - Marquises of Antibes - History and Genealogy
Gaspard, lord of Antibes, developed a deep friendship with king René; cardinal John-Andrew became an influential confident of the pope; and Lambert married (1465) his cousin Claudia, daughter of Catalan Grimaldi of Monaco.
In 1608, the Grimaldis eventually sold their fortress of Antibes to the king of France and moved to their castle of Cagnes, remodeled into the pleasant residence that can be seen today.
Genealogy of the Grimaldis, marquises of Cagnes and Antibes
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 Cheap Car Hire & Rental in Antibes France
Situated between Cannes and Nice on the French Riviera, Antibes is a lively and attractive town consisting of four different areas, The Old Town, The New Town, Juan-les-Pins and the Cap d’Antibes.
West of the town is the Cap d’Antibes the rocky verdant headland and to the east along the coast to Marineland associated with amusement parks.
Antibes offers a great choice of restaurnats and bars serving delicious food and shops in and around the city is fabulous and makes you really feel the holiday.
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 CLUB 41
Antibes Juan Les Pins — Sophia Antipolis, second largest city in the department of the Alpes Maritimes, is the CITY on French Riviera you just have to visit.
Antibes also has the advantage of beautiful sunny weather, a blue sky, golden beaches, 2600 years of history and solid tourist equipment and environment.
Antibes old city and Harbor, in front of the “fort Carre” which was built in the 17° century by Sir Vauban.
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 First For France - Antibes-Juan Les Pins Guide
Antibes dates back to Greek times when it was known as Antipolis, “the town opposite” the settlement of Nice.
The main area of interest is Antibes’ old town known as Vieil Antibes, a charming collection of small narrow streets and colourful squares that has kept its charm and not given way to the onslaught of tourism.
Antibes was fortified in the seventeenth century by Vauban who constructed ramparts around the town.
www.firstforfrance.com /L4_Town.asp?t=854   (557 words)

  
 Antibes - French riviera - Cote d'azur - Provence Web
Antibes manages to be a historic town, an eventful town and also an innovating town, easily mixing these multiple facets.
It was the only town on the coast to be protected by ramparts, and thus it has managed to conserve historic monuments from each period in its heritage.
In the 60s Antibes turned to the future and developed the Sophia Antipolis Technology Park, which today is the largest technology park in Europe.
www.provenceweb.fr /e/alpmarit/antibes/antibes.htm   (529 words)

  
 Tourism
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.
Antibes Juan-les-Pins keeps up local traditions which residents and visitors enjoy immensely, and there are many events throughout the year that reflect the great joie de vivre felt in the town.
The town of Antibes Juan-les-Pins is the second largest town in the department per head of population, and is listed in the coastal conglomeration of the Alpes Maritimes which is virtually uninterrupted from Théoule to Menton.
www.antibes-juanlespins.com /eng/tourisme/index.html   (430 words)

  
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Antibes was founded by the Greeks as Antipolis, “the city opposite Nice&rdquo;.
Antibes is extremely animated, has one of the finest markets on the coast and the best Picasso collection in its ancient seafront castle; and the southern end still has its woods of pine, in which the most exclusive mansions hide.
All students are encouraged to make the most of their time in Antibes by participating in the guided excursions and activities offered by the college.
www.cesalanguages.com /main/france_antibes.htm   (1829 words)

  
 Living at the French Riviera - Antibes
Antibes is a very popular seaside resort town.
There are several beaches in Antibes and on the road out to Cap d'Antibes.
The most known sight in Antibes may be the Chateau Grimaldi (Picasso Museum) which was originally built in the 12C on a terrace overlooking the sea.
www.rivierasunproperties.com /riviera-info/antibes.php   (186 words)

  
 Learn French at Centre Internationsl D'Antibes,  Antibes - France
Antibes / Juan-Les-Pins are two separate towns forming a single community of 70,000 inhabitants, located on the Cote d'Azur roughly half way between Nice and Cannes (25 minutes from Nice by train).
At the end of July and beginning of August, Antibes holds its "Ete Musicale" and "Festival du Theatre".
The school is situated close to the center of Antibes, in calm surroundings perfectly arranged for classes.
www.linguaserviceworldwide.com /Antibes.htm   (970 words)

  
 Antibes France - Apartment
The charming and historic city of Antibes was founded by the Greeks circa 500 BC, and then became part of the Roman Empire circa 150 BC.
The apartment is located in the most convenient part of Antibes, and makes a perfect home base from which to explore the city itself, and also, on either day trips or overnight stays, to explore the entire Cote d'Azur, as well as Provence.
Antibes boasts one of the finest marinas on the Riviera, which handles anything from 350-foot yachts to small fishing boats.
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 Real Estate in Antibes
Antibes Realtor Jean-Mark Phillipe compares people who tell him they are looking for property somewhere in France between Nice and St. Tropez to those who say they want to live in California somewhere between San Francisco and San Diego.
Antibes is the home to several fantastic museums, including a Picasso museum.
Antibes Juan-les-Pins is located near an international university and the largest technical park in Europe, which provides a steady demand for rental units.
www.escapeartist.com /OREQ14/Antibes.html   (2670 words)

  
 Antibes Hotels - Antibes, France
The Residence occupies a prime location opposite Port Vauban and the ramparts, between the lively harbour and historic centre of Antibes.
The self catering residence Residéal Antibes, located at 800 metres from the Mediterranean, invites you to take full advantage of the charms of the French Riviera....
Recently renovated, the hotel Apogia Antibes offers its 72 soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms of which some have a sea-view.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/france/provencealpescotedazur/alpesmaritimes/antibes   (421 words)

  
 Antibes Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
Musée Picasso at the Château Grimaldi in Antibes
PICASSO MUSEUM The most known sight in Antibes may be the Chateau Grimaldi (Picasso Museum) which was originally built in the 12C on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Antibes was strategic within the Roman Empire occupation, named Antipolis as the city opposite Nice - "anti - polis".
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/France/Provence_Alpes_Cote_dAzur/Antibes-138706/Things_To_Do-Antibes-BR-1.html   (1268 words)

  
 Antibes History
Events which have been part of the evolution of the town from Antipolis to Antibes Juan-les-Pins are written of in the history of France and of Europe.
Antibes Juan-les-Pins is the second town in the department today with more than 73,000 inhabitants and has the largest yachting harbour in Europe.
Antibes Juan-les-Pins is optimistic about the future with a population comprising 25% of inhabitants under 25 years of age.
www.studylanguages.org /frenchcourses/france/antibes/antibes-history.asp   (525 words)

  
 Antibes travel guide
Antibes, in the old days (we’re speaking 5th century now) known as Antipolis, is a town with many remnants of the past.
The city has a charming centre with a lot of old, narrow winding streets and this is a good point from which to explore the interesting sights of Antibes, such as the fort and the cathedral.
Picasso was one of the former residents of Antibes and they dedicated the (of course) Picasso museum to him.
www.world66.com /europe/france/midi/cotedazur/antibes   (149 words)

  
 French language school in Antibes France, learn French in Antibes, Provence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Antibes is located between Nice and Cannes, and is renowned for its elegance and chic, its sandy beaches and fashionable shops.
Students who learn French on a course at our language school in Antibes can enjoy the local game of pétanque or sit on a café terrace and speak to the friendly locals using the French they learn on their course at our school.
A cultural program is organised by the school in Antibes, to ensure that students enjoy their stay in Antibes and to help students practice out of school the language skills that they learn on their course.
www.applelanguages.com /en/learn/french/france/antibes.php   (621 words)

  
 Car Rental Antibes with Auto Europe
Antibes convenient costal location makes it easy to travel the coastline and explore the nearby cities of Cannes and Nice or further on to Monte Carlo.
Take a relaxing walk along the Antibes marina one of the largest along the Côte d'Azur region, to see some of the most expensive and magnificent yachts in the world.
A great place to visit while in Antibes is the Musee navel et Napoleonien, home to a great collection of artifacts and exhibits showcasing the time Napoleon spent in the area.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/Antibes-rental-guide.cfm?c=1335   (484 words)

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