You’ve no doubt heard of the Côte d’Azur but did you know that many of the resorts you’ll find along France’s lengthy coastline are named after precious and semi-precious stones?
On the north-west coast, bordering the North Sea and the English Channel, you’ll find mother-of-pearl, opal, emerald, and alabaster. Jade and silver are down on the Atlantic side, and the ruby and amethyst coasts, along with the azure, are kissed by the warm Mediterranean waters.