Plage sainte hélène, Public beach in Nice, France

Sainte Helene is a public beach in Nice stretching along the Mediterranean with stone and pebble areas positioned directly across from the Radisson Blu Hotel. The shoreline slopes gradually into the water with convenient access from the waterfront promenade.

The beach emerged during Nice's 19th-century transformation into a Mediterranean tourist destination with the development of its waterfront. It has remained a fixed location along the promenade since then.

The beach takes its name from the Sainte-Hélène district of Nice, and its pebble shore is used for swimming and for pétanque on the adjoining promenade. In summer, families settle here for the day, and the beach is a common spot for marriage proposals at sunset, with the Baie des Anges as a backdrop.

Sainte-Hélène is reached directly from the Promenade des Anglais, across from the Radisson Blu, with no steps between the walkway and the stones. The beach is supervised by lifeguards in summer, and ropes are fixed over the pebbles to steady entry into the water. Bring shoes that grip wet stone; the slope into the sea is gradual.

The beach provides mobility aids and access ramps specifically designed for people with reduced mobility, making it one of the more accessible spots on the coast. These facilities allow visitors with different abilities to reach and enjoy the water.