French Côte d'Azur. a resort area along the Mediterranean coast, extending from Saint Tropez, in SE France, to La Spezia, in NW Italy.
(often lowercase) any similar coastal resort area.
the Florida riviera.
Its scenic beauty and mild climate make it a popular vacation area.
The French Riviera is also called the Côte d'Azur (the azure coast).
C18: from Italian literally: shore, ultimately from Latin rīpa bank, shore
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After sojourns in Hawaii, Italy and Thailand, the fourth season will take place on the French Riviera against the backdrop of the glamour, deals and parties of Cannes.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
What part of Monaco or the surrounding Riviera has left the strongest impression on you?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
“If you’re going to Cancun or Los Cabos or Riviera Maya, you’re totally fine,” Elrod said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
From up-and-coming neighborhoods in Paris with more affordable restaurants to beaches without the prices of the Riviera, here are five tips for visiting France as a French person would.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
Billy looked down the street, saw a new Buick Riviera parked about half a block away.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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