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Villa Eilenroc
At the tip of Cap d'Antibes, on a superb plot of 11 hectares, you will find the villa Eilenroc. This exceptional residence symbolizes the luxury and voluptuousness of the Belle Epoque. It was built in 1867 following plans by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris and Monte Carlo opera houses.
The park surrounding the villa is planted with traditional species of the Mediterranean landscape. At the heart of this conservation area, a public rose garden offers the fragrances and essences of its thousands of varieties, mostly created in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, the capital of roses.
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Antibes Juan-les-Pins
Antibes Juan-les-Pins is strategically located between Nice and Cannes, close to the picturesque villages of the hinterland and about a hundred kilometers from ski resorts. Today, it stands as the leading city of the European technology park of Sophia-Antipolis, enjoying an international reputation.
The history of Antibes Juan-les-Pins is a grand adventure that dates back approximately 2,400 years. From ancient Antipolis to modern Antibes Juan-les-Pins, discover the rich history of the city, its evolution, and what it represents today. In the 19th century, the city expanded inland and began dismantling its fortifications, leading to the creation of the seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins in 1882. The city continued to grow after World War I but remained less urbanized than other parts of the coastline. This may be what still lends it its unique charm today.
Beloved by artists such as Prévert, Audiberti, Greene, Picasso, and Monet, these creative minds found a new source of inspiration in the old stones of the castle, the ramparts, and the streets.
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Picasso Museum
In 1923, Romuald Dor de la Souchère began his archaeological research in Antibes, and in 1924, he founded the "Friends of the Antibes Museum Society" with the goal of establishing a Historical and Archaeological Museum to promote the region's past. In 1925, the castle was purchased by the city of Antibes and became the Grimaldi Museum, with Romuald Dor de la Souchère as its first curator. It was classified as a historical monument on April 28, 1928.
In 1946, Dor de la Souchère offered Pablo Picasso the use of part of the building as a studio. That autumn, an enthusiastic Picasso worked at the castle for two months, creating numerous works, including paintings and drawings. After his stay, he left 23 paintings and 44 drawings to the city of Antibes. Among the most famous paintings are "La Joie de Vivre," "Satyre," "Faune et centaure au trident," "Le Gobeur d'oursins," "La Femme aux oursins," and "Nature morte à la chouette et aux trois oursins," "La Chèvre."
On December 27, 1966, to honor Pablo Picasso, the Grimaldi Castle was officially renamed the Picasso Museum, becoming the first museum dedicated to the artist. Finally, in 1991, the Jacqueline Picasso donation allowed further enrichment of the Picasso collections.
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The Old Town
The old town of Antibes is one of those captivating places where, at every corner, the past glorifies the present. To visit and truly appreciate the old town of Antibes, one must take the time to stroll through its narrow streets, observe the details of the facades and doors, smell the fragrance of flowers, enjoy a drink on a sunny terrace, or savor an artisanal ice cream. And then, around a corner, you will catch a glimpse of the Mediterranean… its blue waters accentuating the whiteness of the stones.
From the Porte Marine, take the "Rampe des Saleurs" and enter the old town through one of the small alleys on your right (Rue de l'Horloge or Rue du Saint Esprit). Let yourself be guided by chance, look up, explore the paths, take a few detours until you reach the Cathedral. Climb the stairs and discover the Grimaldi Castle, which houses the Picasso Museum, and enjoy a beautiful view of the sea (Montée Dor de la Souchère).
Cross the Place Mariejol and take the Rue du Bateau, then Rue Barques en Cannes to the washhouse and find the hidden faces in the wall. Enter the "Commune Libre du Safranier," located between Rue de la Tourraque and Rue du Haut Castelet. Here, you will find artist workshops, the house where Nikos Kazantzakis lived, and the Villa Fontaine. Head back towards Cours Masséna via Rue des Paveurs, then Rue de la Pompe (don't forget to taste the famous "pissaladière" along the way). Take a moment to pause and enjoy…
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