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    Watch this video with the volume up to hear the sound of the stones hitting one another.
    The scene on the beach where we took a dip in the Mediterranean Sea.At the beach where we took a dip.Scenes from along the Promenade des Anglais.Scenes from along the Promenade des Anglais.Scenes from along the Promenade des Anglais.Funky sculpture in front of Hotel Negresco.Hotel Negresco, one of the luxury hotels along the promenade.Art deco building along the promenade.Statue of Liberty, Promenade des Anglais.Scenes from along the Promenade des Anglais.Scenes from along the Promenade des Anglais.Scenes from along the Promenade des Anglais. Note the contrast between the private and public beach.The only place with sand was at the beach volleyball court.Scenes from along the Promenade des Anglais.

    Promenade des Anglais

    July 23, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    We reached the shoreline soon after we departed from Jardin Alsace-Lorraine, at which point we turned left and walked eastwards towards the old city. Along the way, we did some people watching and we also watched the various Tour de France stands being dismantled.

    When we hit the old town, we veered off course to do some Atlas Obscura explorations before we returned to the shoreline to take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea. The entire shoreline was rocky and it wasn't particularly memorable (or comfortable on the feet) but it was a good experience nonetheless. I especially enjoyed listening to the sounds of the rocks and stones hitting one another when the waves hit.    Read more