Sunbathers gather en masse during the summer on the beach along Nice's Promenade des Anglais, a wide boulevard and pedestrian walkway along the Mediterranean Sea.
Nice, France —
Sunbathers gather en masse during the summer on the beach along Nice's Promenade des Anglais, a wide boulevard and pedestrian walkway along the Mediterranean Sea.
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Nighttime's also the right time to experience Nice. Le Negresco, Nice's "grande dame" hotel and a Belle Epoque-era landmark, dominates the Promenade's landscape.
Nice, France —
Nighttime's also the right time to experience Nice. Le Negresco, Nice's "grande dame" hotel and a Belle Epoque-era landmark, dominates the Promenade's landscape.
ATOUT FRANCE/Emmanuel Valentin
The Cours Saleya outdoor flower and food market operates in the heart of Old Nice Tuesdays through Sundays (Mondays give way to antiques). Colorful buildings, cafes and restaurants line the narrow square.
Nice, France —
The Cours Saleya outdoor flower and food market operates in the heart of Old Nice Tuesdays through Sundays (Mondays give way to antiques). Colorful buildings, cafes and restaurants line the narrow square.
ATOUT FRANCE/Jean François Tripelon-Jarry
There's no shortage of fine art in the South of France, where many artists found inspiration. In Nice, there's a museum dedicated to Russian painter Marc Chagall.
Nice, France —
There's no shortage of fine art in the South of France, where many artists found inspiration. In Nice, there's a museum dedicated to Russian painter Marc Chagall.
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International stars come out to play each May in Cannes for the Riviera town's famed film festival. Steps from the seaside views, restaurants and shops line narrow streets.
Cannes, France —
International stars come out to play each May in Cannes for the Riviera town's famed film festival. Steps from the seaside views, restaurants and shops line narrow streets.
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Colorful buildings provide a sun-splashed backdrop for restaurants along Villefranche-sur-Mer's lively quai. The Côte d'Azur's mild climate allows for outdoor dining and aperitif sipping most of the year.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France —
Colorful buildings provide a sun-splashed backdrop for restaurants along Villefranche-sur-Mer's lively quai. The Côte d'Azur's mild climate allows for outdoor dining and aperitif sipping most of the year.
Office de Tourisme et de la Culture de Villefranche sur Mer
Provençal Waterfront Penthouse, one of seven Villefranche-sur-Mer apartments available for rent through Riviera Experience, offers unobstructed views of the Bay of Villefranche.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France —
Provençal Waterfront Penthouse, one of seven Villefranche-sur-Mer apartments available for rent through Riviera Experience, offers unobstructed views of the Bay of Villefranche.
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Roll the dice in high style along with true players at the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco, a principality bordered by France on three sides.
Monte Carlo, Monaco —
Roll the dice in high style along with true players at the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco, a principality bordered by France on three sides.
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As if its natural beauty weren't stunning enough, Monte Carlo (the business and residential district within the principality of Monaco) boasts an impressive skyline and yachts for days.
Monte Carlo, Monaco —
As if its natural beauty weren't stunning enough, Monte Carlo (the business and residential district within the principality of Monaco) boasts an impressive skyline and yachts for days.
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For several days each May, the Grand Prix races through the streets of Monaco.
Monaco —
For several days each May, the Grand Prix races through the streets of Monaco.
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