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About Antibes, France
Antibes is a popular resort town in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. It is situated on the Mediterranean coast in Cote d'Azur, 12km from Cannes and 22.5km from Nice. The town of Juan-les-Pins is located in the commune of Antibes. Antibes lies 10.5km south-east of the Sophia-Antipolis technology park.
Rent a car in Antibes and enjoy long, leisurely drives along the spectacular coast of the French Riviera. Select your favourite from the astounding 48 beaches that line the 25km of coastline that surround Antibes and Juan les Pins. It's easy to see why Picasso chose Antibes as his home for six months after a visit in 1946.
See some of the works that Picasso painted while he was here in the Picasso Museum, which houses one of the world's greatest Picasso collections. There are fine archaeology and naval museums, as well as a fascinating museum dedicated to absinthe. There are some deeply alluring parks and gardens in the area, including the Exflora Park and the Eilenroc Gardens. Car rental in Antibes allows you to create your own Cote d'Azur experience.