ANTIBES 130

A little of history.
Antibes became French, when Provencal was connected with the realm of France. What conferred it a position of port border. This position brought it the disappointment to be one of the poles of the conflicts of France.

François first began his fortification, which was finished by Vauban, largely with stones brought by the constructions of the monuments of the antiquity. Such a defence allowed it to resist to a seat of 57 days under Louis XV.

The creation of Juan les Pins, at the end of 18 ° century, gave to Antibes a new era which makes it one of the most prestigious cities of French Riviera..

Indeed 1920s of very numerous artists brought a sure promotion to the popularity of Antibes - Juan pines.

The ancient castle of 18 ° century on the cap of Antibes transformed into Hotel allows the visit of numerous leaders of state and high personalities. The cap of Antibes was the place of residence of Tzarevitch. This residence still belongs to Russia.

The creation of area of Sophia -Antipolis by the Senator Laffitte gives to Antibes a research centre of international fame.

Antibes in 21 ° century found the position that it occupied to 2 ° century later JC.