Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur

region, France

Also known as: Provence-Côte d’Azur

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Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur, région of France encompassing the southeastern départements of Alpes-Maritimes, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Vaucluse. Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The région is nearly coextensive with the historic region of Provence. The capital is Marseille. The southern flank of the Alps dominates the région and rises abruptly...