Promenade des Anglais
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Flávia Marques
"This is practically unavoidable, but you would not want to miss out on this pleasant walk along the beach in the first place. The Promenade des Anglais (named so after the many English tourists that visited the city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries) has a magnetic pull to it. Whether you’re walking down to see the beautiful buildings or to look at that beautiful ocean, you’ll surely enjoy it. Some mornings I opted to take my breakfast to go or buy it at the market and sit here eating while taking in the view of the ocean. I can’t imagine any café with a better view!
Some of Nice's main attractions can be found between Hotel Negresco and Coline du Chateau. "
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Pedro Pereira
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"In Nice, we call it the Prom but its full name is the Promenade des Anglais (Walkway of the English). Its name comes from the English aristocrats who came to Nice in the 18th century to enjoy the health benefits of the local climate. At that time, the shoreline was not so regular, and because the lords and their wives wanted to walk comfortably, a seaside promenade was built (with the hands and finances of the English people). The English names of the hotels, such as Westminster and West End, still bear witness to the influence of the islanders on this place."
Hilary Matson
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"This is truly just a very long stretch along the ocean that's nice (pun intended) to walk along. It runs almost 4.5 miles (7km) along a pavement path, not a boardwalk. It's especially nice if you start at the far (west) end and walk back in toward Nice around sunset. You can consider taking a bus to the far end if you don't want to walk all the way out and back.
Reminder: This promenade is where the Nice attacks happened in 2016. You'll likely see flowers and memorials out - this is why. "
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