Côte d'Azur
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Côte d'Azur, or the French Riviera, was first popularised by the English aristocrats of the 19th century for its temperate climate in winter. It is now more popular in the summer - an area synonymous with immense wealth, sunshine and the 'good life', as well as for its blue if sometimes scummy waters. This is not it's only downside. The Côte d'Azur suffers from overcrowding and traffic jams, especially around the holiday season. There are numerous medieval stone villages - quaint if touristy - to be found in the hills, such as Eze and St Paul de Vence, and it is still possible to find some tranquillity. However, sensible people buzz around in helicopters and stay on yachts - a fact that has recently disturbed even the long suffering natives of its most famous seaside town, St Tropez.
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