Côte d'Azur

Côte d'Azur, resort area along the eastern Mediterranean coast of France. Part of the French Riviera, the Côte D'Azur includes the coastal villages and cities of Nice, Cannes, Antibes, and Monte Carlo, Monaco. Named for its characteristically deep blue seas and skies and possessing a mild Mediterranean climate, the Côte d'Azur attracts tourists from all over the world.