Côte d'Azur
Once upon a time, everyone called this glamorous stretch of Mediterranean coast the French Riviera; then in 1888 author Stéphen Liégeard dubbed it La Côte d'Azur, the name stuck and the rest is history.
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Top places to visit in Côte d'Azur
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Attraction in FranceÎles de Lérins - Attraction in FranceCabanon Le Corbusier
- Attraction in NiceMusée Masséna
- Attraction in NicePromenade des Anglais
- Attraction in NiceVieux Nice
- Attraction in FranceVilla Ephrussi de Rothschild
- Attraction in NiceMusée Matisse
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Best Places to Visit
Enjoy beautiful beaches, Belle Époque villas, glitzy cities and stunning scenery. Here are the best places to visit on the Côte d’Azur.
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