Côte d'Azur

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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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Discover the best places to visit in Côte d’Azur, with turquoise beaches, Belle Époque villas, Monaco glitz, stunning mountain hikes and exceptional food.


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