Riviera Collection

Summer on the French Riviera, eternal sunshine. Tourism poster from French company PLM, with a beach, sunshades and beautiful blue Mediterranean sea. Date: December 1930

Advertisement for Cote d Azur, South of France. 1946

Cornish Riviera Train
The Great Western Railways Cornish Riviera express is hauled by a King class locomotive beside the sea

Advertisement for Hotel du Cap D Antibes
Advertisement for the Hotel du Cap D Antibes at Eden Roc, Antibes on the French Riviera, showing sunbathers and swimmers enjoying the flat rocks that act as such a sun trap for sun worshippers

Chateau de L Horizon - Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott
The Chateau L Horizon, the extensive and luxurious villa built at Golfe Juan on the French Rivera by American actress Maxine Elliott

Riviera holiday makers on the piste
Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters

View of Portovenere village and harbour, Portovenere, La Spezia district, Liguria, Italy

The Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven sun-tanning at Antibes. Prince George of Battenberg (1892-1938), 2nd Marquess of Milford Haven married Countess Nadejda Mikhailovna de Torby

Principality of Monaco: the Casino and hotels (Monte Carlo). Date: 1923

Palais de la Jetee on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, Franc
The Palais de la Jetee on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France Date: 1920s

Bay of silence, Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy, Europe

A view of Eden Roc on the French Riviera
A view of the fashionable French Riviera destination, Eden Roc, where a bathing and sunbathing complex was fashioned out of the rocky coastal outcrop

Monte Carlo advertisement 1931
Stylish advertisement for Monte Carlo on the French Riviera, winter sun destination for the smart and well-heeled, suggesting that you can enjoy both sport

Torquay tourist guide cover
Front cover of a guide to British seaside resort, Torquay, Devon, on the English Riviera, featuring an elegant group posed by a palm tree with the town lit up at night in the background. Date: c.1925

Skiiers out of place in the Riviera
A humorous illustration showing out of place William Heath Robinson characters receiving curious glances from glamorous holiday makers in a Howard. K. Elcock illustration

The Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France, showing the Hotel Ruhl Date: 1920s

Catalina: Now see Santa Catalina, the Scenic Riviera of the USA.... yet only a short delightful voyage from Los Angeles. Travel poster for tourism to Santa Catalina Island, California

Menton, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, French Riviera, France, Europe

The Cornish Riviera Express, circa 1930
The Cornish Riviera Express hauled by King George V, a locomotive of the Great Western Railway. Date: c. 1930

View from helicopter of Monte Carlo, Monaco, Cote d Azur, Europe

Europe at night, satellite image. North is towards top left. Yellow lights mark the major cities. The Mediterranean coast is densely populated, as is the mainland of Britain

Lady Milford Haven and Gloria Vanderbilt at Antibes
Nada Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (1896 1963) seen at the back of this picture with Lady Bower Smith and Gloria Vanderbilt

Yellow Vespa scooter parked near harbour, Portovenere, La Spezia district, Liguria, Italy

Opera singer Lawrence Tibbett at Cap D Antibes
American opera singer Lawrence Tibbett (1896-1960) pictured with his wife in the garden of their French Riviera home at Cap D Antibes in 1932. Date: 1932

Negresco Hotel, Nice, France
Negresco Hotel, Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France Date: 1920s

A view of the Karsino at East Molesey, 1910-1920
A view of the Karsino on Taggs Island at East Molesey (near Hampton Court), 1910-1920. Famous summer resort and entertainment palace on an island in the river Thames first run by Fred Karno

Cooks Tours to the Riviera, Italy, etc
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Tours to the Riviera, Italy, etc, using the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway to Newhaven and Dieppe, programme free from any office of Thomas Cook & Son

The casino at Monte Carlo by C. Morse
The mecca of the Cote d Azur, artists impression of the famous Casino Terraces at Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. Hither come pleasure-seekers from all quarters of the globe to bask in

Queen Victoria at the Hotel Excelsior, Nice, France
Queen Victoria arriving at her home from home on the Riviera, the Hotel Excelsior, Regina Palace, Cimiez, Nice, France Date: circa 1901

French Riviera advertisement 1931
Advertisement advising smart travellers to Follow the Crowd, Follow the Sun! and travel down to the French Riviera where the delights of Nice

King Class No 6025 King Henry III, August 1951
Seen here as the Cornish Riviera Express passing Wellington, Somerset. (Please note original picture quality poor)

Mentone, from Garavan, c1910, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
Mentone, from Garavan, c1910, (1912). From An Artist in the Riviera by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - La Pointe Fourmie - French Riviera. Date: circa 1910s

Rosie Dolly and the Begum Aga Khan
Two personalities at the Super Elegance de Cote d Azur held in Nice on the French Riviera wearing costumes elegant enough to win

Booths Gin advertisement - the Blue Train restaurant
Advertisement for Booths gin advertisement featuring John, the cocktail barman of the Blue Train restaurant in Stratton Street, London

Monaco, Cote d Azur, Montecarlo at dusk

The beach at Juan-les-Pins, 1929
Photograph of the beach at Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera showing how popular the resort, and the rest of the Cote d Azur, had become during the summer months. Date: 1929

Poster, All the year round the French Riviera calls you
Poster, French National Railways, All the year round the French Riviera calls you. 1949

CORNISH RIVIERA TRAIN
The Cornish Riviera is hauled by a King class locomotive of the Great Western Railway. Date: 1930s?

A View of Menton, 1899-1900 (oil on canvas)
CH402532 A View of Menton, 1899-1900 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Menton; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The port from Mont Boron, Nice, France, early 20th century. Postcard showing the famous resort on the Riviera

Le Palais de la Mediterranee on Promenade des Anglais, Nice, South of France, early 20th century

Quai des Etats-Unis, Nice, France, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Quai des Etats-Unis, Nice, France, 1937. Illustration from Frankreich: Baukunst, Landschaft Und Volksleben, a work on French architecture, landscape and people by Martin Hurlimann, (Berlin, 1937)

Eze and Cap Ferrat, Cote D azur, France, Europe

Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1933
A page from The Bystander reporting on the distinguished guests being entertained at the Chateau l Horizon, the villa belonging to American actress

Bystander Riviera number cover 1935
Smart society enjoying the sunshine and amusements of the French Riviera in 1935. Front cover of The Bystander magazines special Riviera number

Toasting the royal wedding at the Riviera Club, 1923
Revellers at the fashionable Riviera Club by the Thames on Grosvenor Road, London, raise a glass to toast the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of York in April 1923. Date: 1923

The Mimosa Daily Mail arrives in Nice
An aeroplane arriving in Nice to deliver copies of the Mimosa Daily Mail, a special Riviera edition of the newspaper for people enjoying some winter sunshine in the fashionable South of France

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Experience the allure of summer on the French Riviera, where luxury and beauty meet. This advertisement for Cote d'Azur, in the South of France, invites you to indulge in a dreamy getaway. Hop aboard the Cornish Riviera Train and let it transport you to a world of sun-kissed beaches and vibrant coastal towns. Join the lively crowd holiday makers as they hit the slopes, enjoying winter sports against a backdrop of stunning scenery. For those seeking ultimate relaxation, Hotel du Cap D Antibes offers an oasis of tranquility amidst breathtaking views. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice and marvel at Palais de la Jetee's grandeur. Here, even royalty like The Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven have been captivated by its charm. Step into Chateau de L'Horizon - Maxine Elliott's luxurious villa on the Riviera - and experience true opulence. While skiers may seem out of place in this Mediterranean paradise, their presence adds an unexpected twist to your Riviera adventure. Venture further along Italy's Liguria coast to discover Portovenere village with its picturesque harbor or bask in serenity at Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante. No visit to this region is complete without exploring Monaco's Principality: immerse yourself in glamour at Monte Carlo Casino surrounded by exquisite hotels that define luxury itself. The Riviera beckons with its irresistible blend of elegance, natural beauty, and cultural richness – come discover why it has captured hearts for generations.