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winter gathering
2005
Juan-les-Pins, France
28 – 30 January 2005
Why Juan-les-pins ?
Antibes Juan-les-Pins is an ancient
city whose varied and fascinating history goes back 2,400 years. In the
19th century, the town started to develop and grow, and demolishment of
the ramparts began. The beach resort of Juan-les-Pins was created in
1882.
Prévert, Audiberti, Greene, Picasso and Monet who found great
inspiration in the quaint, historic atmosphere of the town.
The internationally renowned
Juan-les-Pins is famous for its jazz festival and beach resort, a
swimmers' paradise during the day and nightclubbers' heaven at night.
Juan-les-Pins has developed its own
personality since 1920 when it began to grow, a growth initiated by the
wealthy American Frank Jay Gould. Since that time many famous stars have
visited the resort: Sydney Bechet, Mistinguett, Marlene Dietrich, Ella
Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Claude François, and Johnny Halliday when he
was an up-and-coming star.
Cole Porter who stayed on the Cap in
1922 loved having parties for his friends there...
WE DO TOO!!!
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