where the climate is moderate nearly year-round and where warm sunny days are cooled by sea breezes in the evenings. (Getty Images)| The capital of the French Riviera, Nice is one of the most ...

Saint-Paul-de-Vence enjoys a mild climate year round and ample sunshine, but travel expert Rick Steves recommends avoiding the French Riviera in July and August when its crowded and overrated.

The French Riviera is a glinting stretch of coastline along the Mediterranean. Known locally as the Côte d’Azur (azure coast) ...