Jetée-Promenade de Nice, Historic pier in France
The Jetée-Promenade de Nice was a metal structure extending 350 feet (107 m) from the shoreline into the Mediterranean Sea. The multi-level facility built on pilings contained entertainment halls, dining areas, and a covered terrace at its seaward end.
The structure opened in 1882 and quickly became a landmark of the Belle Époque on the French Riviera. It was destroyed by German forces in 1944, and the remains were subsequently removed entirely.
The casino and theater were gathering places where wealthy visitors came to gamble and enjoy performances. The venue was part of the glamorous entertainment culture of the Côte d'Azur during the Belle Époque era.
Nothing remains of the original structure today, so visitors can only view historical photographs and documents in local museums and archives. The site is located along the Promenade des Anglais near the opera house, marked by a small commemorative plaque.
Architect Armand Moisant designed the metal framework using techniques similar to those employed in grand French railway stations, innovative construction methods at the time. A movable gangway connected the shore to the building and rose and fell with the sea tides.
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