Plage du Centenaire is a municipal public beach at 1 Promenade des Anglais in central Nice. Its free assisted-bathing service ran from 17 July to 13 September 2026 and has ended for the season. Those service dates do not mean that the public shoreline is closed.
Quick facts
- Best for: A central public-beach alternative, Visitors checking next season's assisted-bathing service
- Known for: Central public shoreline and seasonal municipal assisted bathing.
- Hours: 2026 assisted bathing ran 17 July–13 September, daily 10:45–18:15, and has ended. Confirm future assistance dates with the city.
- Price range: Public-beach alternative; seasonal municipal assistance is free. This is not private sunbed rental.
Why consider this place
The city identifies Centenaire as a public beach and gives precise dates for its seasonal assistance service. This distinguishes an ordinary public-beach visit from a booking for paid private sunbeds or reliance on staffed assistance.
Location and links
- Address: 1 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice
- Official website
Service area and category
- City: Nice
- Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
- Country: France
- Service area: Central Promenade des Anglais
- Category: Public beach with accessible facilities
Beach day access
Centenaire is a municipal public beach at 1 Promenade des Anglais. Seasonal assisted bathing is separate from ordinary access to the public shoreline.
- Sunbed price and package
- Not applicable: Bring your own beach setup; the free seasonal assistance service is not private sunbed rental.
- Booking and arrival rules
- During the municipal assistance season, the service is free without reservation or proof of disability. The 2026 assistance season has ended; confirm the next season with the city.
- Season and beach hours
- 2026 assisted bathing ran 17 July–13 September, daily 10:45–18:15; it is closed for the current review date. These dates concern Handiplage assistance, not a closure of the public shoreline.
- Beach facilities and restaurant
- The city lists an access ramp, adapted bathing equipment, accessible showers, toilets and changing space for summer assistance. Do not rely on staffed assistance or all seasonal facilities outside the stated summer dates.
- Car-free route and starting point
- From Place Masséna, walk south to the seafront and the municipal Centenaire entrance at 1 Promenade des Anglais. The city describes a beach ramp; confirm which facilities remain available outside the assistance season.
Sources: City of Nice: public beach information · City of Nice: public beach information · City of Nice: 2026 assisted-bathing season · Lignes d’Azur: tram network map Checked 2026-09-23.
About this information
Researched from the public sources linked above. We have not visited or received confirmation from the business. Check current prices, availability and booking conditions before making plans.