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02.04.2011 1

Features: The Côte d'Azur has long been one of Europe's top holiday destinations, but is it still worthy of the high opinion of travellers? Here are its biggest pros and cons

Holiday heavan or hell?

flowers, baie des anges and man water skiing

The Riviera: one of the most exclusive destinations in the world. The name alone is the stuff of which dreams are made. For this reason, the Côte d'Azur has fascinated international visitors, VIPs and artists for centuries. But what makes this region so attractive to tourists apart from the climate and the landscape? And what could be improved to make the holiday experience even better? This month, The Riviera Times conducted a survey to find out what people think.Read more …

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