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Valeria Valiente on 03 Dec 10"Nice's Promenade des Anglais is part of the heart of this seaside French city. Nice's Promenade des Anglais is lined with cafes situated directly on the beach, and it's a bustling area active with cyclists, runners, walkers and rollerbladers. Find out more about the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France. About the Promenade des Anglais: The promenade is a walkway lining the Bay of Angels in Nice, and it actually runs for several miles. It has existed for decades, dating back to the 1800s when aristocrats from throughout Europe flocked to the inviting Cote d'Azur city. Today, it is a thriving concourse along a thriving Riviera city, home to many landmark hotels, dozens of cafes and miles of beach. It stretches from the airport on the western side to Old Nice (and the quai des Etats Unis) to the east. What's on the Promenade des Anglais: The Promenade des Anglais is worth a visit even if you merely plan to find one of the promenade's blue chairs, have a seat, listen to the waves and watch the world sail by. There are many popular sights to see along the route, however, including: * Just east of the promenade, the start of the Cours Selaya market and Old Nice (or Vieux Nice). * Place Massena, an expansive square that is arguably the hub of activity in Nice. * Casino Ruhl * The stunning example of art deco architecture (just recently restored), Palais de la Mediterranee * The Hotel Negresco, another glorious art deco building"