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Bustling seaside resort
Located just west of the old town of Antibes, Juan Les Pins is a seaside resort with beautiful sandy beaches, independent boutiques and a good selection of lively restaurants, bars and hotels.
In the day the beaches are lined with umbrellas and people dotted around the white sand catching the strong rays of the summer sunshine. The promenade is lined with boutique shops selling jewellery, art and handcrafted goods and in July the town comes alive with the famous Jazz festival. When evening rolls in and the sun sets you can often see street performers creating a buzz, restaurants welcoming elegant visitors through their doors and bars filled with chic young fashionistas enjoying luxury cocktails.
The peninsula to the south east is known as Cap d’Antibes and is renowned for its large luxurious villas and estates that can often be seen nestled in the small hills, with fantastic views extending out over the ocean. It's definitely worth exploring these quiet hills and surrounding scenery outside the centre of Juan Les Pins by car, moped or just walking, the private villas and views are worth the adventure.
The biggest event in Juan les Pins is the re-enactment of Napoleon's landing after his exile in Elba. Every March the scene is played out on the beaches on Vallauris Golfe Juan. A great historical experience.
Juan les Pins is the host of a fantastic Jazz festival once a year, normally during July, where you can listen to live bands and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere as Antibes becomes alive with jazz. Since the 1920s Juan les Pins has had a history of being a meeting place for intellectuals and artists and with this came the popularity of jazz. Originally set up to pay tribute to Sidney Bechet it is said to be the inspiration behind larger Jazz festivals such as the Montreux Jazz festival.
Other music events include a Reggae festival in July, and Les Nuits Chaudes - a series of outdoor concerts during the summer.
During May, there is a Spring Festival where the town transforms itself into a wonderful flowery garden.
There is a small market on Fridays, and a large annual street fair with hundreds of stalls at the end of September.
In conjunction with the International Jazz Festival Association, Jazz a Juan will bring you three nights of entertainment with some of the most promising French and international acts on the jazz scene today.
Juan Les Pins was discovered by the Duke of Albany in 1800 when it was just a forest of pine trees with exceptional ocean views and a sandy beach. The potential of this spot was obvious and the seaside resort of Juan les Pins grew, turning into the popular tourist spot it is today. The whole of the Cap d’Antibes is 'the' place for wealthy Europeans to build luxurious holiday homes and housing.
Now Antibes, Juan Les Pins and their surrounding areas almost merge into one large big expanse of the Cap d’Antibes that sits between Nice and Cannes. It can be hard to see the defining areas from a map but the towns themselves still remain very different today.
Juan les Pins itself does not have many museums or galleries to browse but the neighbouring Antibes old town has plenty of history and culture that you can absorb.
The Musée Picasso houses some Picasso works as well as other artists, and it's located in the stunning Chateau Grimaldi. When visiting the old town of Antibes you will also see the walls of the city still remain, albeit not as high as they once were when they protected the city, and many of the buildings are made from the traditional Antipolis stone.
The resort follows the coastline which stretches several kilometres up to the marina at Golfe-Juan. The beach is fairly narrow but very long, and the sand is soft and golden. The beaches by the centre of town are dominated by beach clubs, to find a quieter beach head further west.
This is a relatively narrow sand beach, backed by the Promenade du Soleil. It’s got a nice view across the bay and is very central to town.
Stretching from the Café de la Plage on Boulevard Edouard Baudoin to the Square Franck Jay Gould, this public beach offers one of the widest sections of beach in Juan les Pins.
This little local’s hangout is found just next to Port Gallice, at the very start of the Cap d’Antibes. It’s a pretty peaceful place as is a long way from the road, with a more secluded feel than the open Juan les Pins beaches.
The FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) is a non-profit organisation that awards the sought-after Blue Flag label. And if you're planning a visit to Antibes and its beaches you'll be pleased to know that it has some Blue Flag beaches.
This is the main beach of Juan-les-Pins, and it’s also one of the widest. This is a great beach with lots of sand, a great view and a buzzing energy in the summer months.
This relatively narrow sand beach is a beach of two halves. The town end is mostly taken up with beach clubs offering a pricey, decadent day lolling about on a deckchair or a pontoon.
Juan les Pins has a range of restaurants from the trendy and relaxed ones in town, to the smart chic restaurants in hotels and an array of restaurants perched right on the beach front.
Enjoy a culinary experience at this fine dining restaurant, Les Pêcheurs. It offers a creative cuisine that deftly blends flavours and fragrances from throughout the French Riviera.
La Passagère at Hôtel Belles Rives offers a refined culinary journey shaped by the creative talents of Chef Aurélien Véquaud and Pastry Chef Steve Moracchini. Set against a stunning Riviera backdrop, this restaurant pairs inspired cuisine with a spectacular setting.
Open from April till October for lunch and from June till mid-September for dinner, this fantastic restaurant offers delicious fresh Mediterranean cuisine.
Soft white sand, a private pontoon, a lounge bar and a restaurant at the water's edge make this beach club a very special place to be.
Les Pirates Beach Club is nestled in the Pine Park of Juan les Pins, just five minutes away from the city centre of Antibes, offering delicious cocktails and cuisine on the beach and wonderful views of the Mediterranean sea.
This small restaurant in Juan les Pins has become a firm favourite and serves up inventive cuisine made from fresh and seasonal produce.
Moleskine armchairs, panoramic view, masterpieces, cracked oak floors, all complemented by a breathtaking view from the terrace where the sunset is magical.
If you fancy a gamble head to the Eden casino in Juan les Pins. There are 180 different slot machines plus tables with roulette, black jack and poker.
Les Pirates Bar is in an exceptional location where you can savour delicious cocktails on the beach while enjoying wonderful views of the Mediterranean sea.
Wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Juan les Pins, opposite the Pinede Park that serves up live music as well.
The club is known for hosting some of Europe’s most popular DJs, as well as its creative theme nights. Imagine a village square at night - cobbled streets, fountains and a lively atmosphere.
Pam Pam and her team invite you to discover or rediscover a wide selection of cocktails, alcoholic or not.
Being the busy and bustling town that it is, there is plenty to do and enjoy in Juan les Pins and the surrounding areas. The centre of the town is lined with souvenir shops, and in true Côte d'Azur style you will find many high end fashion stores and boutiques dotted around.
There is a clothing market on Fridays at Place Dulys, and for bigger markets head to Antibes for the Marché des Artisans, on every day in the summer at the Cours Massena. Food and local produce is available in the mornings, and arts and crafts are for sale in the afternoons.
The hills located at the Cap d'Antibes are definitely worth exploring, hop on a bike, jump in the car or just take a stroll on foot and soak up the beautiful sea views over the Mediterranean and discover some of the spectacular villas nestled into the hillside. Often with gated entrances these exclusive villas have wonderful views and are often surrounded by lush gardens and the pine trees that Antibes is known for. There are also plenty of walking routes where you can explore the beautiful surroundings of the Cap d'Antibes.
For something more active head to the coast and enjoy the wonderful sandy beaches and beautiful sparkling blue sea. Great for families, the sand gradually rolls into the sea so there are plenty of shallow parts for children to splash around in. You can also enjoy some of the watersports on offer. Try your hand at waterskiing, wakeboarding, banana boating and much more. Children and families will also enjoy Marineland water park located on the other side of Antibes towards Cannes, where you can see the creatures of the sea, watch an animal show, seek some thrills on a water ride and even play some adventure golf.
To explore the coast of the French Riviera in style you can hire a boat or yacht for the day. There are a number of companies that will take you out on a trip at sea for day, giving you the opportunity to explore the whole coast and the other wonderful beaches and towns that line this beautiful part of France. You can head to the famous and well known St Tropez and anchor there for the day or just explore the sandy beaches and deep blue sea, stopping for a fresh Mediterranean lunch and glass of Provençal wine on the way.
Easy Dive is a diving shop and diving centre in Antibes. There are a range of different courses for all levels from complete beginner to advanced and instructor courses.
Based in Antibes, their activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
Based in Antibes, their kayak activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
There is no other way to discover the stunning coast of the Cote d’Azur than by bike. This bike ride is not the most challenging, as no serious hills are conquered, but it is a stunning way to explore the coastal towns of the Cote d’Azur.
Leaving Cannes and travelling east along the coast allows you to enjoy the Cap de la Croisette just outside of the centre of Cannes as well as the towns, villages and seaside resorts that are scattered along the Cote d'Azur. A good train service ensures that your journey does not need to be a return, but merely a one way trip.
A challenging ride up a steep mountain pass to a summit of 963m, the Col de Vence is a classic cycling route of the Cote d’Azur. Starting from Nice along the Promenade des Anglais, follow the cycle path past the airport to Cagnes-Sur-Mer; you’ll know you’ve reached Cagnes-Sur-Mer when you come to a long stretch of seafront and a dangling rhinoceros (you’ll understand when you see it), turn right up Avenue General Leclerc - it’s the second road after the church.
When you think of the Cap d'Antibes you tend to think prestigious villas and residences for billionaires, nestled in the green oasis of the peninsula.
The Cordula was created by the Ligurians, then occupied by the Greeks and Romans before being burned by the Barbarian invasions of the 4th century. The wooded parkland now lies lust north of the coast at Vallauris and offers shade on sunny days.
This enjoyable half-day hike follows a river linking two of the region’s most beautiful towns, Valbonne and Biot.
Perched at nearly 500m above sea level this historical site once housed Romans in tents as they overlooked the land below.
Based in Antibes, their activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
You can hire a jet ski, or enjoy a guided day out with an instructor who will show you the sites of the wonderful coastline and the islands of the Cote d'Azur.
Easy Dive is a diving shop and diving centre in Antibes. There are a range of different courses for all levels from complete beginner to advanced and instructor courses.
Based in Antibes, their kayak activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
In Cap d'Antibes, 300m from the sea and the beach in a residential area, nice single storey villa located on a 1200m² enclosed garden with BBQ and private salt pool (9m x 4m - Depth 100/220cm
This villa is located on a land of 1700m², situated right under the Garoupe Light House with great sunset views and forest trails down to the beaches of Antibes.
Villa Saint Charles offers a relaxed Côte d'Azur escape for groups of eight to fifteen, just moments from the beach, shops, and restaurants in Juan-les-Pins.
This beautiful, newly renovated villa is located in a very quiet, private, gated domain on the Cap d’Antibes and yet only a few minutes walk to the beaches, shops and restaurants of Juan les Pins.
Located on a quiet street just one block away from the stunning French Riviera, the 1-bedroom Charming Riviera 3E Sweet Inn vacation apartment offers a stylish abode in one of Juan les Pin’s best areas.
Located on a quiet street just one block away from the stunning French Riviera, the 1-bedroom Lovely Terrace 6B Sweet Inn vacation apartment offers a stylish abode in one of Juan les Pin’s best areas.
Located on a quiet street just one block away from the stunning French Riviera, the 1-bedroom Artistic Riviera 7E Sweet Inn vacation apartment offers a stylish, romantic abode in one of Juan les Pin’s best areas.
Located on a quiet street just one block away from the stunning French Riviera, the 1-bedroom Deluxe Terrace 1B Sweet Inn vacation studio offers a stylish abode in one of Juan les Pin’s best areas.
Located on a quiet street just one block away from the stunning French Riviera, the Charming and Cosy 1D Sweet Inn vacation studio offers a stylish, romantic abode in one of Juan les Pin’s best areas.
Located on a quiet street just one block away from the stunning French Riviera, the 1-bedroom Charming Riviera 2E Sweet Inn vacation apartment offers a stylish abode in one of Juan les Pin’s best areas.
Juan les Pins itself has a good selection of moderate resort hotels and apartment blocks. For something a bit more luxurious, head towards Cap d'Antibes where you will find plenty of four and five-star boutique hotels, both on the coast and in the hills looking down over the sea.
Villa Miraé offers a serene retreat in Cap d’Antibes, featuring luxurious rooms and Mediterranean-inspired dining by Chef Mauro Colagreco. Experience elegant interiors, breathtaking gardens, and unforgettable cuisine in a prime location on the French Riviera.
A charming and historic four-star villa in the heart of Juan-les-Pins, offering an intimate retreat where Mediterranean elegance and relaxed luxury come together.
La Villa Cap d'Antibes, a four-star hotel, offers an intimate boutique experience, blending discreet elegance with a serene atmosphere.
Hôtel Belles Rives, a historic Art Deco gem, offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Cap d’Antibes, with a Michelin-starred restaurant and stunning seaside views.
Hotel Juana is a stylish 1930s landmark offering timeless elegance, refined service, and an enviable location on the French Riviera.
Since 1870, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has been the ultimate Riviera destination for those seeking tranquillity and luxury. Nestled between a private bay and lush parkland, the hotel offers a unique blend of country club facilities, sustainability, and family-friendly accommodations, making it a perfect haven for generations of guests.
From Nice airport to Antibes, they handle the rest. The Côte d’Azur's most trusted private transfers.
With an International fleet of jets and helicopters based across Europe it is quick and easy to get a private charter flight for business, pleasure or an airport transfer.
Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
Chabe Transfers are a renowned luxury transfer and taxi service operating in the French Riviera.
Car Riviera offers a range of cars available for hire with a driver to chauffeur you either to and from the airport, for sight seeing trips or just to and from dinner so you can sit back and relax. Large vehicles such as Espace and Multi vans are at your disposal.
Created in 1976 this company has grown and has now transported well over 100,000 passengers. They have a fleet of 12 craft to meet client demands.
A beautiful property overlooking the sea, set in a quiet residential area of Cap d'Antibes, near the beaches and all amenities.
Ideally located at the beginning of the Cap d’Antibes, in the sought-after Ilette area, just a few metres from the beach, this beautiful two-bedroom apartment offers an exceptional setting and lifestyle.
Ideally located at the beginning of the prestigious Cap d'Antibes, near the beaches and the restaurants, this charming Provençal house is set in wooded grounds of 1,272 sq m with a small swimming pool.
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