Baie des Anges (“bay of angels”) stretches from Promenade des Anglais in Nice to Cap d’Antibes. Where does it get its name? There are two versions of the story. The legend first. Adam and Eve, chased out of paradise, were led here by sympathetic angels who believed that the beauty of the place would help them to endure their punishment. Not convinced? You want the more realistic story? In the 19th century, smoothback angel shark were fished here, a harmless creature whose fins resemble wings. Now that you know both stories, you can choose your story. And your angel.La promenade des Anglais, Nice.
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