The French Riviera in winter: Sparkle without the glitter.

Lemon trees frame a view of Menton, France, Jan. 16, 2026. A region famous for its sun-drenched climate becomes a refreshing retreat when the summer heat, megayachts and swarms of tourists are gone. (Gianni Cipriano/The New York Times) By ALEXIS STEINMAN The French Riviera conjures images of sunbaked tourists lounging on palm-lined beaches, bustling cobblestone streets and megayachts anchored in sparkling blue bays. But that’s only in the summer. This region of southeastern France, also known...

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