Baie des Anges, Mediterranean bay between Antibes and Nice, France
The Baie des Anges extends along the French Riviera coastline, bordered by five municipalities and receiving water from six different rivers flowing from the Maritime Alps.
The construction of Pont Napoleon at the Paillon river mouth during the 19th century marked a significant development phase in the urbanization of the bay area.
The bay gained international recognition through the 1963 film La Baie des Anges by Jacques Demy, which portrayed the gambling culture of the French Riviera.
Visitors can access the bay through multiple entry points along the Promenade des Anglais, with several beach sections offering different amenities throughout the year.
Angel sharks, once abundant in these waters, influenced the naming of the bay due to their wing-shaped fins resembling celestial beings.
Location: Maritime Alps
Part of: Mediterranean Sea
GPS coordinates: 43.68600,7.25784
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
France offers multiple beaches, from Normandy limestone cliffs to Corsican bays. This selection presents white sand beaches, cliffs, protected coves and nature reserves across different regions.
Promenade des Anglais
1 km
Hotel Negresco
942 m
Marineland
13.2 km
Villa Nellcote
5.4 km
Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice
2 km
Colline du Château
2.1 km
Terra Amata
2.9 km
Palais de la Méditerranée
1.1 km
Notre-Dame de Nice
2 km
Picasso Museum
15.7 km
Fort du Mont Alban
3.8 km
Fort Carré
15 km
Musée Masséna
1 km
Tête Carrée
2.5 km
Mont Boron
3.5 km
Palais des Congrès Acropolis
2.7 km
Promenade du Paillon
1.6 km
Cours Saleya
1.7 km
Opéra de Nice
1.6 km
Musée Renoir
8.4 km
Palais Maeterlinck
3.4 km
Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret
1.2 km
Monument aux morts de Rauba-Capeù
2.1 km
Château de l'Anglais
3 km
Grotte du Lazaret
3 km
Palais Lascaris
2 km
Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain de Nice
2.4 km
Parc Phœnix
3.9 kmReviews
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