Promenade des Anglais

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8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“I know people who have spent almost an entire short break solely on the Promenade, strolling, smiling, then sitting to contemplate the vastness of sea and sky, the brightness of the light.”

– The Telegraph

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most famous stretch of seafront in Nice – if not France – is this vast paved promenade, which gets its name from the English expat patrons who paid for it in 1822." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Get some ice cream and stroll the five-mile Promenade des Anglais, the road fronting the Baie de Anges." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This magnificent avenue, emblematic of Nice, skirts the Bay of Angels. The length of the promenade is dotted with iconic blue chairs, enabling tired walkers to rest and gaze out at the sea. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"With the opening of the Café du Cycliste on Nice’s Quai des Docks, biking has become the thing to do along the iconic Promenade des Anglais." Full review