Plage du Centenaire is a central public pebble beach at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice and one of the city’s two free Handiplage sites, with accessible ramps, showers, restrooms and a changing area during the summer Handiplage season.
Quick facts
- Best for: free public beach day, accessible beach facilities, central no-car beach option
- Known for: Public beach; free Handiplage service; central 1 Promenade des Anglais location; no private sunbeds; accessible showers, restrooms and changing area; nearby restaurants rather than on-site private beach restaurant; summer-season assistance service.
- Price range: Free public beach access; no private sunbed pricing
Why it ranks
It is included as the best public alternative because the 1 Promenade des Anglais address is as central as many private beaches, while the official Handiplage listing verifies free assisted-access facilities, accessible showers, restrooms and changing areas. It gives visitors a no-car beach day option when they do not want to pay private beach-club sunbed prices.
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
Editorial summary
Plage du Centenaire is a central public pebble beach at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice and one of the city’s two free Handiplage sites, with accessible ramps, showers, restrooms and a changing area during the summer Handiplage season.