🌊 Promenade des Anglais

About Promenade des Anglais

The Promenade des Anglais is Nice's most iconic feature, a palm-lined 7 km seafront boulevard stretching along the Baie des Anges. Built by English aristocrats in the 1820s, the "Prom" is where Niçois and visitors stroll, jog, cycle, and sit in the famous blue chairs watching the Mediterranean. Lined with Belle Époque hotels like the Negresco, this is the quintessential Riviera experience. Pair this stop with the Nice guide and the wider France overview.

⏰ Hours & Best Times

• Open: 24/7 year-round
• Best: Early morning or sunset for golden light
• Sunday mornings: Closed to cars - perfect for walking/cycling
• Avoid: Midday summer heat (very exposed)

💰 Costs

• Walking the Promenade: Free
• Blue chair rental: €7 per session
• Beach club access: €20-30 per day
• Bike rental: €8-15 for half day

✨ Highlights

• 💺 Blue chairs: Iconic folding chairs for people-watching
• 🏨 Hotel Negresco: Pink-domed Belle Époque landmark
• 🌅 Sunset views: Mediterranean sun setting over the Baie des Anges
• 🚴 Dedicated bike lane: Safe cycling along entire length
• 🏖️ Beach access: Public pebble beaches all along
• 🍦 Beach cafés: Ice cream, drinks, snacks along the way

📝 Tips

• Wear sunscreen: Very exposed, strong Mediterranean sun
• Sunday car-free: Part of Promenade closed to traffic
• Pebble beaches: Beach shoes helpful for comfort
• Walk the full length: Old Town to airport - takes 1.5 hours
• Blue chairs face sea: People sit watching waves for hours