Jazz à Juan", music under the pine trees!

Welcome to the biggest Jazz Festival in France!

Juan-Les-Pins, a little corner of paradise in the Alpes-Maritimes, is definitely associated with this musical style.

The festival "Jazz à Juan " has been held since the 1960s between the beach and the pinède de Juan-Les-Pins. It clearly contributes to the international reputation of this part of the Côte d'Azur.

Every summer in July, jazz and world music** bring an extra sparkle to Juan. If you're a music fan, this is the event for you!

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Juan-Les-Pins and jazz

🎷The love affair between Juan-Les-Pins and jazz has been going on for over 60 years!

The first "Jazz à Juan" was created as a tribute to Sidney Bechet, a native of the city.

Taking advantage of an exceptional setting, under the pine trees of the Gould pine forest facing the Mediterranean Sea, the festival quickly took off!

The concept was revolutionary and innovative. For the first time, the general public was directly connected with the main artists.

Time was suspended around this extraordinary music, jazz...

The rich and eclectic programme quickly attracted a large audience with a wide range of backgrounds.

Juan-Les-Pins beaches and summer facilities

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An international jazz festival on the Côte d'Azur

For ten days or so, Juan-Les-Pins, a district of the town of Antibes, vibrates to the sound of jazz music.

The biggest names in international jazz performed on the Juan-Les-Pins stages.

Among the artists who have come to Juan-Les-Pins are Louis Armstrong, Anthony Braxton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Erroll Garner, Liz McComb and Nina Simone...

With such big names on the bill, the festival is packed to the rafters.

The Casino, the Palais des Congrès, the town's bars and clubs are all packed.

The Antibes Juan-Les-Pins tourist office also organises guided tours of the sites linked to the Jazz Festival.

You can follow in the footsteps of the greatest musicians and artists who have come to defend their favourite musical style.

Sunset in Juan-Les-Pins before jazz takes over the town

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Where to stay in Juan-Les-Pins?

⭐ The 5* Hotel Juana guarantees you a night's rest not far from the hustle and bustle of the Jazz Festival!

🛌 This legendary Côte d'Azur luxury hotel offers rooms with optimum comfort in superb surroundings.

🏖️ So you'll be sleeping not far from Belles-Rives beach and the entertainment centres in the centre of the Juan-Les-Pins resort.

The establishment is listed as a Historic Monument with its typical Art Deco architecture.

🍴 🏊 On site you will find a restaurant, a bar and a superb swimming pool.

In addition for sports enthusiasts the hotel also offers a fitness centre as well as a spa and hammam.

A pantagruesome buffet breakfast is served every morning (room service on request).

🚗 Finally, the hotel has a valet service with private parking for a fee.

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Practical information

When should you come and listen to jazz in Juan-Les-Pins?

Juan-Les-Pins is a popular seaside resort, attracting visitors all year round.

However, it's in the summer months, from June to September, that the entertainment is at its peak. During the Jazz Festival in July, the atmosphere reaches its peak.

Out of season, this part of the Côte d'Azur takes on a more serene atmosphere. But cultural activity continues all the same.

🚌 How do I get to Antibes Juan-Les-Pins?

🚘 By road, several major routes serve the town of Antibes, the third-largest city in the Alpes-Maritimes. The A8 motorway remains the main route linking Nice to Aix-en-Provence, with an exit for Antibes and Juan-les-Pins.

From Antibes town centre, Juan-Les-Pins can be reached via a number of local roads.

🚈 If you choose to travel by train, the SNCF provides several connections from Paris.

In fact, from the capital, the route takes almost 6 hours to Antibes. Note that most of the journey is on a high-speed line.

✈️ The town is also linked to the capital by air. Nice Côte d'Azur airport is just a few kilometres from Antibes.

🚐 Once you're in the heart of the city, you can get around on the Envibus bus network.

🚗 Where can I park in Juan-Les-Pins?

Most car parks charge for parking, especially in summer. Indeed, the seaside resort of Juan-Les-Pins is very busy in fine weather, so always check parking conditions.

Note that during the festival, parking is at its busiest.

The Congress Centre and Casino car parks are the ideal access points for the Jazz Festival.

by Jude JONES
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