Hotels near Promenade des Anglais

The Promenade des Anglais traces the curve of the Baie des Anges for 7 km and is the single most famous stretch of seafront on the French Riviera. Lined with palm trees, the iconic pale-blue chaises bleues, Belle Époque hotels including the Negresco, and a wide bike lane, it sets the rhythm of a day in Nice - morning joggers, mid-afternoon swimmers on the pebble beaches, and evening strollers heading to dinner.

The promenade was first laid out by the British winter colony in 1820, which gives it the name. Walk west toward the airport for sunset light over the bay, east toward the Old Town to reach Cours Saleya and Castle Hill. The wide lower deck below the road has free public benches, fitness equipment, and ramps down to the beach clubs.

Pro Tip: Hire a bike from a Vélo Bleu docking station along the seafront - the first 30 minutes are free and you can return at any of the 175 stations across the city. Riding east to west covers ground far faster than walking.