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Parks and nature
Walk through the Parc Phoenix greenhouse
Parc Phoenix · Nice (06)
Opposite Nice airport, this municipal botanical park houses a 7,000 m², 25-metre-high greenhouse that reproduces six tropical climates.
Things to do with kids in Nice
Here are our ideas for days out with kids in and around Nice, each one checked, for little ones and older kids alike. Here are 30 ideas picked from over 8,500 outings in the Trottimap app.
Leisure parks
Cross the nets at the Bois des Lutins
Le Bois des Lutins · Villeneuve-Loubet (06)
Near Villeneuve-Loubet, this 2-hectare wood crossed by a stream is home to observation huts linked by net walkways.
Castles and heritage
Ride the Train des Pignes from Nice
Chemins de fer de Provence (Train des Pignes) · Nice (06)
From the small station on Rue Alfred Binet, this narrow-gauge train climbs the Var valley towards Digne, through gorges, tunnels and hilltop villages.
Leisure parks
Explore the giant nets at Kid City
Kid City · Nice (06)
On the ground floor of Forum Lingostière, in the Var plain, Kid City lines up 600 m² of indoor play for children up to 12.
Leisure parks
Play as a team at Terra Totem
Terra Totem · Villeneuve-Loubet (06)
In the Vanade leisure area, Terra Totem runs a big outdoor adventure game inspired by TV game shows.
Sport and adventure
Climb from tree to tree at Pitchoun Forest
Pitchoun Forest · Villeneuve-Loubet (06)
This treetop course is designed for children aged 3 to 10 who are at least one metre tall.
Pools, beaches and water
Slide down the Aquasplash flumes
Aquasplash · Antibes (06)
Antibes' big water park reopens each summer with straight and spiral slides, a lagoon and a wave pool.
Shows and workshops
Watch a fairy tale at Théâtre Bellecour
Théâtre Bellecour · Nice (06)
Tucked at the back of a courtyard near Nice-Ville station, Théâtre Bellecour has been run since 2025 by the Capitaine Fracasse & Co company, which stages children's shows such as Puss in…
Shows and workshops
Shape clay at the Terracotta workshop
Atelier Terracotta · Nice (06)
On rue de Dijon, near the station, the Terracotta workshop teaches pottery and sculpture to children and adults alike, from age 4.
Leisure parks
Escape a room at Aventure 06
Aventure 06 Escape Game · Nice (06)
On rue Meyerbeer, a short walk from the Promenade des Anglais, Aventure 06 runs five escape rooms for teams of 2 to 6 players.
Shows and workshops
Take toddlers to the Théâtre de la Cité
Théâtre de la Cité · Nice (06)
Near the Thiers railway station, this small theatre in the Musiciens district plays children's shows almost every Wednesday and during the holidays, often with songs and puppets.
Leisure parks
Play with your baby at L'Île des enfants
L'Île des enfants, lieu d'accueil enfants-parents · Nice (06)
On rue de Suisse, a few streets from Nice-Ville station, L'Île des enfants is a City drop-in centre for children under 6 with an adult.
Leisure parks
Play at the Raoul-Mille games library
Espace ludothèque de la bibliothèque Raoul-Mille · Nice (06)
On the first floor of the Raoul-Mille library, in the former Gare du Sud station, the games library welcomes players aged 2 to 102 with a library card.
Shows and workshops
Learn to sew at Atelier M
Atelier M, couture enfants · Nice (06)
On boulevard de la Madeleine, Aurélie set up Atelier M to teach sewing to children and teenagers from age 8.
Shows and workshops
Build LEGO robots at Nicetoile
Bricks 4 Kidz Nice · Nice (06)
In the Nicetoile shopping centre, Bricks 4 Kidz runs LEGO brick workshops for 5 to 13 year olds: motorised models, robotics, mosaics and holiday camps.
Shows and workshops
Enjoy a snack after a tale at Magnan
Espace Magnan · Nice (06)
This community arts centre in western Nice programmes tales, theatre and circus for children from age 6, often on Saturday afternoons with a free snack.
Museums and science
Learn how waste sorting works
Maison de l'environnement de Nice · Nice (06)
On avenue Castellane, the City of Nice's environment centre gives free information on living conditions, waste sorting and water quality.
Museums and science
Discover Chagall's stained glass and colours
Musée national Marc Chagall · Nice (06)
The museum gathers large biblical paintings and brightly coloured stained glass that children read like stories.
Castles and heritage
Ride the little train up to the Château
Petit train touristique de Nice, circuit Château · Nice (06)
This electric tourist train leaves from the Promenade des Anglais, crosses Old Nice and climbs Castle Hill for a ten-minute stop above the Baie des Anges.
Parks and nature
Climb the whales of the Paillon
Promenade du Paillon · Nice (06)
Right in central Nice, the Paillon green corridor links Place Masséna to the MAMAC area.
Shows and workshops
Blend a perfume at Molinard
Atelier Molinard Parfums, Vieux-Nice · Nice (06)
Near the opera house, the Molinard perfumery offers 4 to 8 year olds the Little Perfumer workshop: half an hour to put together a scent from 18 essences and decorate the bottle.
Shows and workshops
Sit in the front row at the Alphabet
Théâtre de l'Alphabet · Nice (06)
In the Dubouchage district, the Alphabet is a small 49-seat theatre where the stage is only a few steps from the audience.
Shows and workshops
Enjoy a snack after a puppet show
Théâtre l'Alphabet · Nice (06)
A small 49-seat theatre in central Nice, l'Alphabet stages shows for children from age 1: Guignol puppets, tales, magic, adventure theatre.
Shows and workshops
Cook as a duo at Cuisine sur Cours
Cuisine sur Cours · Nice (06)
On avenue Borriglione, this small-group cooking workshop offers classes for children, for teenagers and for parent and child pairs, built around seasonal produce.
Shows and workshops
Discover opera with the children
Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur · Nice (06)
Holder of the Famille Plus label, the Nice Opera offers short formats for ages 2 to 6 in its foyer, narrated concerts from age 6 and a big ballet over the holidays.
Parks and nature
Play under the trees at Paradiso
Parc de la Villa Paradiso · Nice (06)
Once the grounds of the music conservatory and now a listed historic monument, this 1.6 hectare garden has had a children's play area since 1963.
Leisure parks
Play child-sized laser tag
Lasergameland · Nice (06)
In the Gorbella district, Lasergameland has designed laser tag just for 6 to 12 year olds: a safe inflatable maze, lightweight guns and a superhero setting.
Leisure parks
Play with your toddler at Les Orangers
Ludothèque Les Orangers, lieu d'accueil enfants-parents · Nice (06)
On rue Tonduti-de-l'Escarène, the Les Orangers games library is a City of Nice drop-in centre for children under 6, always with an adult.
Castles and heritage
Discover the instruments of Palais Lascaris
Palais Lascaris · Nice (06)
On rue Droite, in the heart of Old Nice, Palais Lascaris unfolds a monumental staircase covered in frescoes and richly decorated baroque rooms.
Shows and workshops
See a play at Les Franciscains
Théâtre National de Nice, salle des Franciscains · Nice (06)
The Théâtre National de Nice stages part of its season in the former Franciscan convent in the heart of Old Nice.
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