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Antibes was a Greek colony founded in the 5th century and because of its naturally protected port continued to be an important trading location. The area grew in popularity during the mid-nineteenth century due its natural beauty and continues to attract visitors for that reason today. It is also popular due to it's many museums, parks, Jazz, historical monuments and beaches.
Antibes is located in the Cote-d'Azur region of south eastern France on the Mediterranean and 18km from Nice. The nearest airport is the Nice-Cote d'Azur airport.

Antibes is a charming resort in the Alpes Maritimes department in southeastern France. Antibes lies on the Mediterranean in the Cote d'Azur, located between Cannes and Nice. Antibes was founded as a 5th century BC Greek colony settled by Phocaens from Massilia. Due to its naturally protected port, the town of Antibes has long been an important trading centre. Over the years, Antibes was oscillating between poverty and richness. Nowadays, it is an ideal holiday spot, where you can relax and enjoy the beauties the city has to offer, as well as the many venues and accommodations.

Top Attractions Within Antibes

Chateau Grimaldi is a landmark in Antibes and built upon the foundations of the ancient Greek town of Antipolis. In 1608 it became a stronghold of the Grimaldi family and has borne their name ever since. In 1946, it was the home for six months of the artist Pablo Picasso. Today, it is home to the Picasso Museum. Picasso donated works to the museum, most notably his paintings The Goat and La Joie de Vivre. Today, the museum has 245 works by Picasso.

Archaeology Museum in Antibes sits atop the Promenade Amiral de Grasse in the old Bastion St. Andre, a 17th century fortress. the collection of the museum focuses on the classical history of Antibes. There are many artefacts, sculptures and amphorae found in local digs and shipwrecks from the harbour.

Naval Museum of Napoleon is housed in a 17th century stone fort in Antibes. The museum presents a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia, paintings and naval models. Several wall paintings show historic moments in Napoleon's reign.

Exflora Park is a five hectare garden open to the public. Next to the large olive grove, there are different styles of Mediterranean gardens, from ancient Rome to the exuberant Riviera of the 19th century. There are many fountains and ponds that stretch along the terrace, making a waterway 500m long. Antibes is renowned for rose production and rose bushes line the path leading to sea.

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