night view of the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, looking west along the coastline

night view of the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, looking west along the coastline. The beach in the foreground is filled with rows of empty lounge chairs and umbrellas, illuminated by artificial lights. The sea is dark and calm, with reflections of the city lights shimmering on its surface. The background features a long stretch of buildings with illuminated windows and streetlights, characteristic of the Nice waterfront. Palm trees are visible along the promenade. Scattered groups of people are seen walking along the beach and the promenade. Several bright beams of light are projected into the night sky from an unseen source, creating dramatic streaks of light above the city.