Nice's legendary 7km seaside promenade — the image of the French Riviera, best walked at sunrise or sunset with the Alps glittering above the Mediterranean.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Built by the English community of Nice in the 1820s to provide winter walks, the Promenade des Anglais stretches 7km along the Bay of Angels with the distinctive blue chairs, Belle Époque hotels, and shingle beach that define Nice's identity. The morning walk at sunrise — when the light turns the sea gold and the Alps glow in the distance — is a premier urban experiences on the continent. The beach is shingle, not sand — bring shoes or rent a mat.
What Stands Out
- 7km seafront promenade
- Lined with Belle Époque hotels
- Iconic blue chair rentals
- Views of the Alps meeting the sea
- Magical at sunrise
- Shingle beach (not sand)