Côte d'Azur
Mediterranean French coastline
The Côte d'Azur is the Mediterranean coastline of southeastern France, stretching roughly from Marseille to the Italian border.
The name means "Azure Coast" in French, referring to the deep blue of the sea.
Known for glamorous resort towns like Nice, Cannes, and Monaco, it's synonymous with wealth, sunshine, and leisure: They spent August on the Côte d'Azur.
Also called the French Riviera.
Southeastern French seaside city
- CannesFrench Riviera resort city
- MonacoTiny European nation
- Saint-TropezSeaside resort in Provence
- AntibesFrench Riviera commune
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- coastlineLand-water boundary
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
coves · marina · pier · corniche · turquoise · seaside · shoreline · bay
French fauvism founder
- PicassoSpanish cubism co-founder
- RenoirFrench Impressionist master
- CézanneFrench Post-Impressionist painter
- impressionismStyle prioritizing perception
Chagall · light · color · plein-air · studios · galleries · modernism · artists' colony
Large recreational sailing vessels
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- villasLarge country residences
champagne · casinos · designer boutiques · wealth · prestige · elite · high-end · mansions
Leisure time away
- resortsLeisure travel destinations
- hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- excursionsBrief recreational journeys
Cannes Film Festival · festivals · landmarks · accommodation · Grand Tour · winter retreat · jet set · nightlife
Wind-propelled water travel
- yachtingRecreational vessel sailing
- regattaOrganized boat racing event
- watersportsAthletic activities on water
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
scuba diving · fishing · bouillabaisse · anchovies · nautical · sailboats · harbors · seafood
Direct rays from above
- warmthHeat you feel
- mistralCold Provençal northwester
- mild wintersSeasons with gentle cold
- palm treesTropical plants with fronds
bougainvillea · lavender · mimosa · citrus groves · jasmine · olives · Mediterranean climate · blue skies
Nice
Southeastern French seaside city
- CannesFrench Riviera resort city
- MonacoTiny European nation
- Saint-TropezSeaside resort in Provence
Mediterranean
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
cliffs · coves · marina · pier · corniche · turquoise · seaside · shoreline · bay · headland
Matisse
French fauvism founder
- PicassoSpanish cubism co-founder
- RenoirFrench Impressionist master
- CézanneFrench Post-Impressionist painter
Chagall · impressionism · light · color · plein-air · studios · galleries · modernism · artists' colony
yachts
Large recreational sailing vessels
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
villas · champagne · casinos · designer boutiques · wealth · prestige · elite · high-end · mansions · Monte Carlo
vacation
Leisure time away
- resortsLeisure travel destinations
- hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
excursions · Cannes Film Festival · festivals · landmarks · accommodation · Grand Tour · winter retreat · jet set · nightlife · gastronomy
sailing
Wind-propelled water travel
- yachtingRecreational vessel sailing
- regattaOrganized boat racing event
- watersportsAthletic activities on water
snorkeling · scuba diving · fishing · bouillabaisse · anchovies · nautical · sailboats · harbors · seafood · Mediterranean cuisine
sunshine
Direct rays from above
- warmthHeat you feel
- mistralCold Provençal northwester
- mild wintersSeasons with gentle cold
palm trees · bougainvillea · lavender · mimosa · citrus groves · jasmine · olives · Mediterranean climate · blue skies · perfumeries