Go World Travel is reader-supported and may earn a commission from purchases made through links in this piece. At the mention of the French Riviera (aka Cote d’Azur), many people think of fashionable ...

Just before 5 a.m., Friday, dozens of tourists had gathered near the famous pier to see the sun kiss the ocean. It’s a popular draw in this old seaside resort. But this year, things feel different. In ...