[riv-ee-air-uh; for 1 also It. ree-vye-rah] 
| 1. | a resort area along the Mediterranean coast, extending from Saint Tropez, in SE France, to La Spezia, in NW Italy. Côte d'Azur. |
| 2. | (often lowercase ) any similar coastal resort area: the Florida riviera. |
| Riv·i·er·a (rĭv'ē-ěr'ə, rē-vyě'rä) A narrow coastal region between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea extending from southeast France to northwest Italy. The Riviera, known as the Côte d'Azur in France, is a popular resort area noted for its flowers grown for use in perfumery. |
Narrow strip of land in southeastern France and northwestern Italy on the Mediterranean Sea, also including Monaco. Cannes, Monte Carlo, and Nice are three of its best-known towns and cities.
Note: Its scenic beauty and mild climate make it a popular vacation area.
Note: The French Riviera is also called the Côte d'Azur (the azure coast).