Jazz à Juan: a Private Day in Antibes & Juan-les-Pins around the Festival
The oldest jazz festival in Europe, under the pines of Juan-les-Pins: Antibes by day, the concert at night, with a guide who plans the day around it.
Overview
Since 1960, the pine grove of Juan-les-Pins, the Pinède Gould, has hosted Jazz à Juan, the oldest jazz festival in Europe, where Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles played facing the sea. This full day with Pacôme is built around your concert: Antibes in the morning, the old town, the Provençal market and the Picasso museum in the Château Grimaldi, then the Cap d'Antibes and its coastal path, a late afternoon by the water, and the Pinède at nightfall.
For 2027, the festival runs from 8 to 18 July. Concert tickets are bought from the festival and are not included; Pacôme advises on the evening and plans the day so that it ends at the concert, with a table booked nearby. July is hot and busy: the day starts early and keeps the shade for the afternoon.
Dates & practical details
Jazz à Juan 2027: 8 to 18 July 2027, Pinède Gould, Juan-les-Pins. Programme and tickets published by the festival.
- Concert tickets are bought from the festival and are not included; Pacôme advises on the evening to choose.
- The day can start later, at the end of the morning, to finish at the concert; timings are set with you.
- Hotels in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins must be booked well ahead in July.
Stops on This Journey
- 01
Antibes
The old town, the Provençal market, the Picasso museum and the ramparts, early in the day.
- 02
Cap d'Antibes
The coastal path, the Garoupe sanctuary and the Eilenroc gardens, or a quiet afternoon by the sea.
- 03
Juan-les-Pins
The Pinède Gould and the festival in the evening, with the Jazz Walk of Fame along the sea.
A Glimpse of the Experience
What's Included
Included
- Free Vehicle: brand-new, all-electric French Renault 5 (up to 3 guests). For larger groups, a Mercedes V-Class van with a professional driver (up to 6 guests, 6 cabin bags and 6 checked bags), at a fixed price of €750 per van.
- Private experience with a licensed guide (Pacôme)
- Tailor-made itinerary adapted to your interests and pace
- Photo opportunities
- Local gems and insights
Not Included
- Parking fees for Pacôme's vehicle: €50 per group (€50 per day, one day), added to your online payment. Transportation itself is free. Not charged with the chauffeur-driven van.
- Entrance fees to museums, attractions and gardens
- Private workshops or tastings
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Your Guide & Vehicle
Pacôme, your licensed private guide
2026 Renault 5 Iconic, 100% electricGood to know
Can the day end at the concert?
Yes, that is how Pacôme plans it: the eight hours are placed so that the day finishes at the Pinède Gould at concert time, with a table booked nearby beforehand. Concert tickets are bought from the festival.
How is pricing structured?
The price shown is for the private experience as a whole, not per person, you and your group are with Pacôme exclusively for its full duration. Groups above 15 guests (up to 30 max) are quoted at double the base price.
Is transportation included?
Transportation is included: a free all-electric vehicle for up to 3 guests. Transportation itself is free; only the public parking is charged: €50 per group (€50 per day, one day), added to your online payment. There is no parking fee with the chauffeur-driven van. For larger groups, a Mercedes V-Class van with a professional driver, through Pacôme's partner (up to 6 guests, 6 cabin bags and 6 checked bags), is available at a fixed price of €750 per van, with no parking fee. Pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or a central Nice meeting point can be arranged under the same conditions. Let's confirm the details together when you send your enquiry.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included by default, but Pacôme is happy to recommend or arrange a table that fits the day's route and your preferences.
How much walking is involved?
Full-day experiences combine walking through old towns and villages with time in the vehicle between stops. Let Pacôme know in advance if the pace needs adjusting for anyone in your group.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes, every experience can be adapted to your interests, pace and mobility, and its length can flex shorter or longer around your group's needs. Reach out with any specific requests before booking.