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Antibes - Antibes Juan Les Pins
(Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur) Pop: 60, 000 Antibes is a French Riviera (Cote
d'Azur) community located on the western edge of the Bay of
Angels.
Flowers (carnations and roses) are an important industry
in addition to the obvious tourism. Technology also has a
finger hold in the area.
Attractions in Antibes
Musee Picasso - collection of Picasso's works located in
the Chateau Grimaldi which, in itself, is a beautiful stone
building with views of the sea
Christmas Market - annual Christmas market with wonderful
food stalls and a free train ride for children
Fort Carre - 16th century fortress used as a location in
James Bond movie, "Never Say Never Again"
Port Vauban with its yacht marina, largest on Cote d'Azur
Museum of Humoristic Art - funny sculptures, comics, and
etchings
International Jazz Festival - annually in July |