coastal strip along the Mediterranean from La Spezia, Italy, to west of Cannes, France: a famous resort area
See Riviera in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(rĭvˈē-ĕrˈə, rē-vyĕˈrä)
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.