In Pictures: Promenade des Anglais Before the Nice ‘Terror’ Attack
Promenade des Anglais was a picturesque, popular hangout before the truck attack.
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Promenade des Anglais, a walkway constructed along the coast of la Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels), is famous for it’s all-encompassing blueness and the ocean that never seemed to end. Sun lovers, baby strollers, bicyclists and skateboarders frequent it, and it always has been a happy place for regular people living their regular lives.
All was well at the Promenade till a truck rolled in and crushed 80 innocent people.
A 360-degree View of Promenade des Anglais
A large crowd had gathered to watch a fireworks display at Promenade des Anglais. They were celebrating Bastille Day – the French Independence Day – when the incident occurred. The truck driver was shot dead after a 100-metre trail of destruction, and crushed, lifeless bodies littered the streets.
Here’s what the Promenade looked like before the ugly attack.
Team Sky riders cycle on the Promenade des Anglais during the 25 km team time-trial fourth stage of the centenary Tour de France cycling race in Nice.
Cars drive along the Promenade des Anglais near the Negresco Hotel.
Promenade des Anglais was famous for the sun and the sea, and for all the right reasons, before the devastating terror attack impacted so many innocent lives. Our prayers are with Nice.
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