Stretching for 7 kilometres, or 4 miles, along the Mediterranean coastline, the Promenade des Anglais (meaning English promenade, with "walkway" as another tenable translation) is in the city of Nice, on the French Riviera. It is technically part of the Route Nationale 98.

The name does, indeed, come from the popularity of the resort with English holiday makers, but is not a recent tourist board concoction, and is surprisingly old - dating back to 1820. Much of the original funding came from members of the Anglican church in Nice, headed by the Reverend Lewis Way. Originally the name was Camin deis Anglés, in the local dialect, and was changed to the French version when Nice became part of France in 1860.

Sadly, in recent history, it has been the scene of a devastating terrorist attack, when a lorry was driven into Bastille Day revellers on the 14th of July, 2016, killing 86 people, and injuring hundreds.

On a happier note, it has also featured as a starting and finishing point, and in time trials, in the Tour de France.

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