Walk · 7 km
Photo: A. Issock/OTMNCA
Promenade des Anglais
Almost seven kilometres along the Baie des Anges, begun in 1824 when Reverend Lewis Way had a coastal walk built to give work to locals after a hard winter.
| Distance | 7 km |
|---|---|
| Time | Not given |
| Difficulty | Easy: a seafront promenade used every day for walking, running and cycling |
| Start | Jardin Albert-Ier, where the Promenade meets the old town |
| Past | The blue chairs facing the Baie des Anges, Palm trees and the public beaches, Le Negresco and Villa Masséna on the way west |
| Season | Open all year, every day; free. |
| With children | Shared with runners and cyclists; the blue chairs along the way are free to sit on. |
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Checked on explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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