Located at the foot of the Alps in SE France, the Riviera lies along the Mediterranean coast. Today's shoreline, graced by palms, sub-tropical flowers and the appropriately named Cote d'Azur, offers visitors the casinos, luxurious hotels and villas once reserved for Europe's elite. But a few kilometers back from the shore travelers can find a less-publicized side of the Riviera, featuring romantic hill towns, ancient chateaux, Roman ruins, modern museums and perfume factories. Getting around the compact variety of sights of the region is easy, either by train, bus or rental car, and its warm winter temperatures make it an ideal year-round destination.
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