Stretching over 7 kilometres along the Mediterranean coastline, the Promenade des Anglais is one of the most recognisable walkways in France, located in the southern city of Nice. Named after the aristocratic English expatriates who paid for its creation in 1822, the promenade covers the length of the beautiful Baie des Anges. Paved and wide, the walkway boasts different lanes for bikers and skaters, with all people from throughout Nice utilising this iconic landmark as a place of activity and energy.
In addition to walking along an iconic French landmark, visitors can enjoy other attractions along the Promenade des Anglais, dotted with palm trees, small kiosks and classic blue deck chairs on which to relax. The many bars and restaurants by the coast make perfect rest stops, as do the beaches, which visitors can access on the walkway, for beautiful sandy coves and stunning views over the Mediterranean bay. Cultural milestones mark progress along the promenade, including the Palais de la Mediterranee, Phoenix Park and the Museum of Asian Arts. To join in with a favourite local activity, visitors can rent roller skates or bikes to take them up the Promenade des Anglais in style.
Visitors flying into Nice can access the Promenade des Anglais by walking through the airport carpark, as it is nearby on the other side of the terminal. From other parts of Nice, there are local buses that go straight to the coast, including from the central train station, and once at the seaside, it is hard to miss the Promenade des Anglais, which dominates the area.
The history of the Promenade des Anglais began in the 18th century when the aristocracy of England began spending the winter in Nice and decided to donate a grand coastal walkway to the city. In modern day times, locals started calling it “La Prom” for short, now serving as a venue for events and festivals, including the annual Nice Carnival.