1 to 14 July
Notre Dame de Bon Port Festival
Since 1016, barefoot sailors have carried the statue of Notre Dame de Bon Port to the cathedral on the first Thursday of July and returned her to her sanctuary the following Sunday by the Chemin de Calvaire. Church services, sermons and mariners’ songs with a concert and fire of joy are just some of the events at this festival that is dear to the hearts of Antibes people.
Organiser: Mariners of Antibes Corporation. Mr Jean Michels. Tel: 04 93 33 40 68

2 to 9 July
22nd Music at the Heart of Antibes
Villa Eilenroc, Ave Mrs L-D. Beaumont on Cap d'Antibes
For the last 22 years Antibes Juan-les-Pins has staged the opera festival ‘Music at the Heart’ with artistic director Eve Ruggieri, and once more this year the festival takes place in the gardens of the sumptuous Villa Eilenroc in the heart of Cap d'Antibes. Audiences are certain to be spellbound yet again by magnificent opera singers, united in their love of this glorious lyrical music. As the French proverb says “The arts are the best way to hide away from the world, but they are also the best way to unite with it.”
Bookings at Tourist Office. 11 Place de Gaulle, 06600 Antibes. Tel: 04 97 23 11 11

Saturday 3 July
Festival of Saint John
Bastion Saint Jaume

Sunday 4 July
60th Antibes Big Cycling Grand Prix
Top cyclists in the region take part in this race organised by OCCA on a 7.2 km circuit around Super Antibes and Sophia Antipolis.
There are several races:
13.30: cadets race of 4 circuits (28.8 km)
13.40: minimes race of 3 circuits (21.6 km)
14.30: Juniors and seniors 2nd and 3rd categories 12 circuits (86.4 km)
Information at office on 06 14 53 05 04

7th Child Star and Match
Saturday 10 July
Many stars take part in this event in aid of children in hospital.
15.00 to 18.30, tennis and petanque tournament in Pinède Gould. At 20.00, comedy and songs in the Pinede. Tickets €10, €8 students and €5 for under 15s.

Monday 12 July
Fashion Time in Juan-les-Pins
22.00 on Promenade du Soleil

13 to 18 July
Safranier Festival
Place du Safranier
Organised by the Autonomous Commune of Safranier, a traditional festival full of fun and joie de vivre.

Fireworks
Tuesday 13 July at 22.00 at Juan-les-Pins bay.
Wednesday 14 July at 22.00 at Ponteil and Salis
Information on 04 97 23 11 11

14 to 25 July
50th International festival of ‘Jazz in Juan’
20.30 in Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins
Appearing at Pinède Gould has always represented the pinnacle of a jazz artist’s success, much like La Scala in Milan for opera singers. Doyen of European jazz festivals, ‘Jazz in Juan’ is always a veritable mixing pot of all styles and eras. Popular or rarefied music, iconoclasts and innovators, classical and modern jazz have always been found, since the start of the festival in 1960, on the stage in the mythical pine forest in Juan-les-Pins named the Pinède. This year’s line up sparkles with stars more than ever and is sure to delight audiences.
Information and reservations at Tourist Office. 11 Place de Gaulle, 06600 Antibes. Tel: 04 97 23 11 11.
www.antibesjuanlespins.com

14 to 25 July
‘Jazz in Juan Off’ Festival
With the 50th anniversary of Jazz in Juan this year, amateur jazz bands will be playing all round the town, in hotels in Juan-les-Pins and at Eden Casino. Great bands and astounding soloists. Organised by Antibes Juan-les-Pins Tourist Office.
Information and reservations at Tourist Office. 11 Place de Gaulle, 06600 Antibes. Tel: 04 97 23 11 11.
www.antibesjuanlespins.com

31 July and 1 August
Eucalyptus Festival
Daniel Chetrit on 06 20 42 04 85

THEATRE THIS MONTH

1 to 3 July
Café Theatre “La Scène sur Mer”
20.30 - Place Nationale-04 93 34 11 21
Theatre de Marguerite theatre course workshop shows.

EXHIBITIONS THIS MONTH

To 17 October
Picasso Museum. Chateau Grimaldi. Place Mariejol. Tel: 04 92 90 54 20.
www.antibes-juanlespins.com
Jaume Plensa exhibition
Open 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 18.00 except Monday and public holidays

Peynet and Cartoon Museum. Place Nationale. Tel: 04 92 90 54 30
Open 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 18.00 except Monday and public holidays

Postcard Museum. 4 avenue Tournelli. 04 93 34 24 88
Open every day except Monday 14.00 to 18.00

Bains Douches Art Gallery. Bd d’Aguillon. 04 93 34 74 30
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 18.00. Closed public holidays

Transart café
6 rue Dr Rostan. Tel 04 93 34 29 76.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 to 12.30 and 15.00 to 19.00

Fort Carré – 04 92 90 52 13
Open every day except Monday 10.00 to 16.00. Closed 1 November

Napoleonic Museum. Bd J-F Kennedy. Cap d'Antibes.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 16.30. Closed public holidays

La Tour Museum
Information: Museum General public section on 04 92 90 54 28
Visits only by appointment in groups of 8 minimum, 18 maximum.

Les Arcades Gallery. 18 bd d’Aguillon. 04 92 90 91 00
Open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 20.30. Closed public holidays

Multimedia Library, 19 bis Boulevard Chancel – 04 92 19 75 80. www.mediatheque-casa.fr

School Museum. Ave de Verdun/corner Square du 8 mai – 04 93 74 00 81
Open 1 October to end May, Saturday and Sunday from 14.30 to 17.30. Admission free