What is the Promenade in Nice called?

Promenade des Anglais in Nice is the most important attraction in the city. It stretches for seven kilometers and provides an uninterrupted view of the azure sea and palm trees. In Nice, we call it the Prom but its full name is the Promenade des Anglais (Walkway of the English).



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The most famous stretch of seafront in Nice – if not France – is this vast paved promenade, which gets its name from the English expat patrons who paid for it in 1822.

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The promenade was completed in 1824. The English christened it the Strada del littorale, but the people of Nice soon dubbed it El camin dei Inglés. El camin dei Inglés was retained when Nice was annexed by France in 1860. That's where the name Promenade des Anglais comes from!

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Experience this 3.0-mile point-to-point trail near Nice, Alpes-Maritimes. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete.

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Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Nice should cost around €20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Nice is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

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The blue chair is the symbol of Nice. You can find them on the promenade and also buy many souvenirs with them on. La Chaise Bleue de SAB is a lovely large sculpture of the iconic chair which is unmissable on the promenade.

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The most emblematic street in Nice, the Promenade des Anglais is a gorgeous pedestrian area that follows the curve of the Baie des Anges beaches. This legendary seaside boulevard is lined with planted palm trees and filled with elegant gardens. Nice's beautiful churches.

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