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- noun An area of the coast in southern France, popular with holiday-makers.
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France, for many people in poor countries, is viewed as the world's luxury capital, and having an apartment in Paris or on the French Riviera is a sign that you're among the global elite.
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France, for many people in poor countries, is viewed as the world's luxury capital, and having an apartment in Paris or on the French Riviera is a sign that you're among the global elite.
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The French Riviera is the ideal location for your holiday rental.
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AT £250million, a majestic hilltop villa overlooking the French Riviera is the world's most expensive house.
Canada Free Press 2009
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AT £250million, a majestic hilltop villa overlooking the French Riviera is the world's most expensive house.
Canada Free Press 2009
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AT £250million, a majestic hilltop villa overlooking the French Riviera is the world's most expensive house.
Canada Free Press 2009
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AT £250million, a majestic hilltop villa overlooking the French Riviera is the world's most expensive house.
Canada Free Press 2009
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For 200 years, the French Riviera has been the playground of Russia's rich and famous.
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With a population of nearly 5 million people, Cap d’Antibes, Cannes, Nice and adjacent Monaco comprise the French Riviera, which is the second most popular tourist destination in France.
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This means more A-minus-ish list celebrities than you normally see during Fashion Week, but fewer than if you gave them the option to fly expenses paid to the French Riviera.
Salvatore Ferragamo's Grand U.S. Show Marshall Heyman 2011
vendingmachine commented on the word French Riviera
n. An area of the coast in southern France, popular with holiday-makers.
I've never heard of a holiday-maker. I believe I'd say holiday-goers.
October 9, 2016