One of the best spring and summertime walks to go on is the Promenade Le Corbusier . Promenade Le Corbusier begins in Roquebrune Cap Martin , running along the coastal walk of Cap Martin , to the edge of Menton . It is a beautiful seaside walk that gives you views of wondrous beaches , crystal clear waters and the entire profile of the Principality of Monaco . The walk will usually take 3 hours in total to complete depending on your speed and how many times you stop , and is suitable for all ages , although a few stairs are unavoidable — the youngest ones shouldn ’ t feel the need to complain too much !

We recommend driving towards Le Golfe Bleu where you ’ ll be able to park the car above the first beach on your walk , Plage Buse , just by the Roquebrune Cap Martin train station . Or to avoid searching for a place to park in the popular spot , you could always take the train for 1.60 € directly there ! From here , Le Corbusier walk has two alternative routes ; you can either choose to walk towards

Monaco or Menton . We recommend choosing the route that heads towards Menton as the views are more spectacular and the passageway is more enjoyable overall , but both are definitely worth doing at some point .

Promenade Le Corbusier was named after the famous and highly acclaimed Swiss architect Charles Edouard Jeanneret ( 1887 – 1965 ), who was given the nickname ‘ Le Corbusier ’. He is known as one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture and was dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities . Charles Edouard Jeanneret was very influential when it came to urban planning , so much so that in 2016 , seventeen of his projects were inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their “ Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement ”. You may visit one of Le Corbusier ’ s villas that sits on a cliff right at the beginning of the promenade , overlooking Plage Buse , and admire its architecture .

As you walk along the pathway , you will have a wonderful bird ’ s eye view of your surroundings , seeing Plage Buse laid out in front

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