In front of Lenval Hospital, Brigitte Bardot public beach is bordered on the west by Cocoon beach restaurant. Until early 2026, the beach was Lenval but with the passing of the Cote d'Azur's iconic celebrity the beach was renamed in honor of the Madame Bardot who devoted her life to animal welfare. This beach is dog-friendly unlike most other public beaches (except for Lanterne) where our canine friends are banned. Two dog fountains have been installed and plastic scooper bags are available at the beach entrance.

The beach is slightly narrower than other public beaches which makes it harder to escape traffic noise from the Promenade. A narrow ramp next to the stairway access makes the beach more accessible for wheels such as carriages, strollers or luggage.

Hotels

The nearest hotel is Etap on ave de la Californie at the western end of Lenval beach.

Safety

There's no lifeguard at this beach but you're within walking distance of nearby Magnan beach with lifeguards and a first-aid station. See more about lifeguards.

Parking

There's limited hourly parking on the Promenade des Anglais and expensive hourly parking at Lenval Hospital.

Access & Map

Lenval beach is right across from Lenval Hospital and at the Lenval/Promenade bus stop where you can catch bus 12. It lies between tram stops Magnan and Fabron on tram line 2.

Eating

Choices for snacking are limited. It's best to bring your own sandwich or dine at nearby Cocoon private beach restaurant.

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