Antibes

Antibes is one of the oldest cities on the Côte d'Azur, it was founded around 340 BC by the Greeks. It originated from the Greek city Antipolis (ancient Greek Αντίπολις). Antipolis means "city opposite"; it is unclear opposite what other city or fortress. In the fourth century B.C. the Greeks established a small trading post here, consisting of warehouses from which trade with the coastal inhabitants was conducted outside the city walls. Later, Antibes was developed by the Romans to an important city and in the late antiquity also bishop's seat. A votive inscription to the god Olloudius found here dates from Roman times.

In 1386 Antibes fell into the possession of the Grimaldi, who sold it to France in the 16th century. The French king had Antibes developed into a fortress after Nice fell to Savoy in the 14th century.

On 1 March 1815, Napoleon, who had fled from Elba, landed in Antibes. After a march on Paris, his "Reign of the Hundred Days" followed.

The seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins was founded in 1882. At the beginning of the 20th century, many writers and artists, including Pablo Picasso, settled in the town.