Promenade des Anglais
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Description
La Promenade des Anglais in Nice stretches for 7km alongside the Mediterranean coast, all the way to the airport. The name originates from the very beginning of the coastal path that was popular with the English aristocracy who had been wintering in the city since the late 18th century. It was created in 1820 and then extended and enlarged several times until the end of the 19th century; commercial development ensued with expensive hotels and casinos taking the place of villas. With the development of automobiles, the pedestrian area has been widened to include what is now a multi-lane road.
Access & Transport
Several bus services (12, 23, 32) ply the length of the promenade and Line 2 of the tram runs in parallel between "Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen" and "Carras" at the western end of the stretch of beaches.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a walk on the promenade with some time at the beach. Attractions along the way include the Villa Massena Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, The Phoenix Park, and the Asian Arts Museum.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally and socially neutral (the stretch has been commercially orientated for over 150years).
Conclusion
The Promenade des Anglais makes for an enjoyable walk if what you are looking for is to be by the sea but, in our view, there is nothing really spectacular about it besides its length and the amount of car traffic that goes by. Given it is so easy to get to it, we suggest you spend 20mins on it and see how you enjoy it.
Key positive
Great place for an energetic walk or a run
Easy to get to with direct access to the beach
Key negative
Busy with tourists in the summer
Car traffic right next to it
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo