For building purposes, a dream is at least as important as sand and cement. In 1887, the Riviera was still a place of ornate mansions, 50-servant establishments and European crowned heads sharing ...

It’s a place that oozes sophistication, bonne humeur and joie de vivre, conjuring up an air of elegance unlike anywhere else on Earth. This is the Côte d’Azur, the grand dame destination for European ...

History of a notion. The Côte d'Azur is said to be all about summer. But that's not so true: Its fame was born as a winter destination, long before its emblematic name was invented in the 1887 book La ...

This area of Southern France may seem vast, but it's easy to plan a trip here. T+L's guide will help you navigate the region like an expert. The French Riviera, also known as the Côte d'Azur, is a ...

With sun-dappled landscapes and the azure allure of the Mediterranean, the French Riviera—also known as the Côte d’Azur—has seduced artists from Claude Monet to Pablo Picasso to Marc Chagall. A new ...

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