The Côte d'Azur is a geographical term for one of the most touristic regions of France. This sunny coastline of the Mediterranean Sea lies between the French-Italian border and the town of Cassis. Historically, the Côte d'Azur referred to the stretch of coastline between the towns of Menton and Cannes. Over time, this geographical designation began to apply to the entire eastern part of the southern French coast. This coastline, whose reputation is well established, extends over three departments. The Bouches du Rhône, the Var, and the Alpes-Maritimes are the three administrative territories that make up the Côte d'Azur and whose largest cities are Nice, Cannes, Menton, Monaco (independent Principality) but also Cassis, Saint-Tropez, Toulon or Sainte-Maxime (especially during the summer). Here is a zoom on the main towns along the coastline.
