Corniche
The word corniche comes from French and is used in several countries and languages to describe a coastal, shore or cliff road. It is often one of the main shopping streets of the city or a promenade for walks. There are also roads so designated, who have a slope on one side of a mountain and on the other side.
In many Arab countries Corniche runs along a river, a coastline or a port. The Arabic name for Corniche is كورنيش.
Major cities and towns with a Corniche:
- Abu Dhabi
- Alexandria ( on the Mediterranean )
- Aswan
- Corniche Beirut on the Mediterranean in Beirut
- Cannes ( the Mediterranean )
- Casablanca ( the Atlantic )
- Doha
- Jeddah
- Cairo ( on the Nile )
- Corniche in Luxembourg Luxembourg
- Luxor
- Maadi
- Marseilles
- Muscat ( Muttrah )
- Monaco ( the Mediterranean )
As the " Corniche " road between the Col d' Aubisque passes and Col du Soulor is referred to in the French Pyrenees. It runs halfway up the rock face of the Cirque du Litor.
- Road type
- French phrase