Juan-les-Pins: Antibes’ Glamorous Neighbor

Just a 20-minute walk from Antibes old town, Juan-les-Pins is a different world — and that’s the point.

Created in the 1880s as a resort for the international elite, Juan-les-Pins quickly became the Riviera’s party town. It’s famous for:

• Beaches: The longest continuous sandy beach in the Antibes area. Beach clubs, water sports, and excellent people-watching.
• Jazz Festival (July): One of Europe’s longest-running jazz festivals. Past performers: Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Norah Jones.
• Nightlife: Clubs, bars, and the kind of energy Antibes old town doesn’t have. The Pine Walk (Boulevard Edouard Baudoin) is the place to be seen.

Juan-les-Pins is best as a complement to Antibes: history in the old town, beach and fun in Juan. Start with a walking tour →