Promenade des Anglais in Nice
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The
Promenade des Anglais is a celebrated promenade along the Mediterranean. Starting in the second half of the 18th century, the English took to spending the winter in
Nice , enjoying the panorama along the coast. In 1820 when a particularly harsh winter up north brought an influx of beggars to Nice, some of the English proposed a useful project for them: the construction of a walkway (
chemin de promenade ) along the sea. It was paid for by the
Rev Lewis Way .
The city of Nice, intrigued by the prospect of a pleasant promenade, greatly increased the scope of the work. The Promenade was first called the Camin deis Anglés (the English Way) by the Niçois in their native dialect Nissart . After the annexation of Nice by France in 1860 it was rechristened La Promenade des Anglais , replacing the former Nissart name with its French translation.
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For the local inhabitants, the
Promenade des Anglais has simply become the
Promenade or, for short,
La Prom . On Sundays, bicyclists, baby strollers, and whole families can be seen out for a stroll along the Promenade. It has also become a favorite place for skateboarders and in-line skaters.
Aside from numerous events such as the
annual Carnival , the Battle of Flowers, etc. that take place along the Promenade, the Promenade has its blue chairs (
chaises bleues ) and cabanas perfect for a lazy time along the Mediterranean and for contemplation of the azure water of the Bay of Angels (
la Baie des Anges ). Many luxury hotels are lining up along the promenade, the most famous is the
Hotel Negresco . In addition, there are many small restaurants right on the beach.
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