Antibes (FR)

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Antibes is a resort town in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. It lies on the Mediterranean in the Côte d'Azur, located between Cannes and Nice. The town of Juan-les-Pins is within the commune of Antibes. Antibes was founded as a 5th-century BC Greek colony settled by Phocaeans from Massilia. Due to its naturally protected port, the town of Antibes has long been an important trading centre.

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1st European Jazz Festival Antibes, 10 Jul 1960
International Festival "Jazz a Juan" 17-28 Jul 1994, Antibes 22 Jul 1994
International Festival "Jazz a Juan" 15-25 Jul 1996, Antibes 10 Jun 1996
"Jazz a Juan" 17-25 Jul 1998, Antibes 7 Jul 1998
"Jazz a Juan" 16-25 Jul 1999, Antibes 23 Jul 1999
2nd World Jazz Festival "Jazz a Juan" 18-28 Jul 1975, Antibes 15 Jul 1975
International Jazz Festival "Jazz a Juan" 16-25 Jul 1997, Antibes 9 Jun 1997
International Jazz Festival "Jazz a Juan" 17-26 Jul 1995, Antibes Jul 1995

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