Don’t look for the yellow and blue flags along the sea, you won’t find any! The Plague and IKEA kit Wants employmentsince it is in the public space, specifically at No. 71 of Promenade des Anglais, in Nice. “beach in kit” is the Swedish giant’s new calling, after opening with great fanfare its first store in Nice at the start of the week.

Beach kit, how does it work? “It’s simple: people set up their own beach spot. It is provided with Chairs, umbrellas and cushions It is up to them to choose their location, install the awnings, install the towel, etc.. Germain, Ikea Beach Manager, explains.This is an opportunity for some people from Nice to go to a private beach for the first time, because everything here is free.”Germain confirms.

Once the lounge chair is strategically placed facing the sun for sunbathing, you can stay there for two hours. Ikea beach opens at 10 am and closes at 8 pm and everything is free. The bathers leave with a bag containing a water bottle, cup and towel. Some snacks and drinks are also available on site.

The 45 deckchairs are available all weekend, through Sunday evening, at 8 p.m.