Promenade des Anglais

Nice, France

Famous waterfront boulevard with belle époque architecture, hotels and restaurants

Places in Promenade des Anglais

Aperitivo Fine dining restaurant celebrating Provençal and Mediterranean flavours with elegant presentation
Café Marché Modern café with excellent coffee, sea views and good pastries
Bar Sunset Casual beach bar with sunset views, cocktails and relaxed Mediterranean vibe

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October bring Mediterranean warmth with manageable crowds. July–August peaks with heat and tourists. December–February is mild with fewer crowds. May wildflowers are exceptional.
Getting around: The city is remarkably walkable—most attractions within reach on foot. A tram network connects key areas. Buses cover outlying neighbourhoods. Coastal towns are accessible by train. Old Town is pedestrian-only in places.
Currency: Euro (EUR). Expensive by French standards but reasonable for the Riviera.
Language: French, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Timezone: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Current trends: Contemporary French Riviera cuisine modernises traditional Mediterranean dishes. Sustainable fishing practices gaining importance. Art and gallery scene expanding with contemporary focus. Wellness tourism leveraging Mediterranean climate. Beach clubs transform seasonally.

Vieux Nice (Old Town) — A labyrinth of narrow lanes, baroque churches, and ochre buildings. Every corner reveals another café, gallery, or artisan shop.
Cimiez — The elegant hillside neighborhood where aristocrats and artists lived. Home to the Matisse and Chagall museums, Roman ruins, and Belle Époque villas.
Port de Nice — The picturesque harbor quarter with pastel buildings, seafood restaurants, and the Saturday antique market. More local than Vieux Nice.
Carré d'Or — The golden square between the Promenade and old town. Belle Époque architecture, luxury boutiques, and the historic Negresco hotel.