Children in Nice: What to See & Do

Carousel in the Jardin Albert 1er

Beaches
The endless string of beaches in Nice that run from the port to the airport are where most kids will be happy most of the time. Be aware that small children should not be left unsupervised on Nice beaches. The drop-off can be quite steep only five or ten meters from the shoreline.

The best beaches for children in Nice are Forum Beach which has a children's pool and playground, Neptune which has a children's playground and Ruhl which has a children's swimming pool.

Parks
Many parks are equipped with a children's playground. The best park for kids is undoubtedly Parc Phoenix which has a small playground and other kiddie delights. Closer to town, there's the merry-go-round in the Jardin Albert 1er. Kids will like exploring the Roman ruins of Cimiez and the artificial waterfalls and the playground of the Parc Chateau. Miniature Golf is available in the Parc Carol de Roumanie, 23 avenue de Fabron.

Visits
The Confiserie Florian in Old Nice offers tours of their candy-making facilities with a sweet tasting afterwards.Examine the night sky through a telescope at Astrorama nightly in July and August, weekends the rest of the year.

Related Pages

Nice Sightseeing

Nice Travel Guide

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