Family-Friendly Attractions In Nice

Colline du Château

This historic hilltop park offers dramatic city & sea views, a man-made waterfall & a cafe. · Dogs allowed

06300 Nice, France

Jardin Albert 1er

19th-century public park with mature trees, lawns, pools, a bandstand & summer open-air theater. · Dogs allowed

2-16 Av. de Verdun, 06000 Nice, France

Parc Phœnix

Botanical garden & zoo with huge tropical glasshouse, aviaries & habitats for otters & wallabies.

405 Prom. des Anglais, 06200 Nice, France

Place Masséna

Ornate 19th-century plaza lined with cafes & neoclassical buildings, host to many public events.

Plassa Carlou Aubert, 06000 Nice, France

Marc Chagall National Museum

Museum dedicated to paintings & work in other media by Russian-born French artist Marc Chagall.

Av. Dr Ménard, 06000 Nice, France

Musée Matisse

Set in an elegant 17th-century villa, this museum of Matisse paintings offers tours & a library.

164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice, France

Fontaine du Soleil

Landmark bronze sculpture of Greek god Apollo, a focus of local jokes & anecdotes since the 1950s.

3 Pl. Massena, 06300 Nice, France

Garden of Arenas Cimiez

This historic site features ruins of a Roman amphitheater that held up to 5,000 spectators. · Dogs allowed

184 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice, France

Promenade du Paillon

Green space with diverse plants & trees, plus fountains, a play area for kids & a reflecting pool. · Dogs allowed

Plassa Carlou Aubert, 06300 Nice, France

Parc du Mont Boron

Picturesque elevated park offering walking trails amid sea, mountain & city views. · Dogs allowed

4 Boulevard Maurice Maeterlinck, 06300 Nice, France

Place Giuseppe Garibaldi

Vibrant public square with restaurants & bars named after a prominent Italian general & politician.

11 Pl. Garibaldi, 06300 Nice, France

Villa Masséna Musée

Ornate center for Riviera art & artifacts to the belle époque, including Napoleon's death mask.

65 Rue de France, 06000 Nice, France

#ILoveNICE

These giant, red, white & blue letters along the coast are a popular selfie spot.

9 Quai Rauba Capeu, 06300 Nice, France

Asian Arts Museum

Collections of Asian art & a tea ceremony room in a striking waterfront museum with free admission.

405 Prom. des Anglais, 06200 Nice, France

Parc Castel des Deux Rois

Hillside park with large lawns, palm trees & a restaurant, plus scenic city & port views. · Dogs allowed

Corniche André de Joly, 32 Av. du Mont Alban, 06300 Nice, France

Cascade de Gairaut

Picturesque waterfall, cavern & Swiss-style chalet, all constructed in the late 19th century.

Rac de la Croix, 06100 Nice, France

Fort du Mont Alban

A 16th-century military stronghold in a clifftop park overlooking the sea & surrounding peaks.

Chemin du Fort du Mont Alban, 06000 Nice, France

Cascade

All. Professeur Benoît, 06300 Nice, France

Cimiez Monastery

800s monastery with gardens overlooking Nice, plus paintings by Brea, a museum & Matisse's grave.

Place Jean-Paul II Pape, 06000 Nice, France

Trains Touristiques de Nice

Scenic 45-minute train tour of prominent city landmarks, with stops at popular viewpoints.

Monument du Centenaire, 06300 Nice, France

Jardin Alsace Lorraine

· Dogs allowed

06000 Nice, France

Museum of Photography Charles Nègre

Museum in a quaint locale featuring a broad collection of local & international photographic art.

1 Pl. Pierre Gautier, 06300 Nice, France

Parc d'Estienne d'Orves

Wooded hilltop park & walking spot known for its scenic views of Nice & the sea. · Dogs allowed

06000 Nice, France

Jardin botanique de Nice

Opened in 1991, this 3.5-hectare garden showcases Mediterranean plant species from around the world.

78 Cor Fleurie, 06200 Nice, France

Esplanade Georges Pompidou

· Dogs allowed

20 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice, France

National Sports Museum

Modern sports-history museum exhibiting a large collection of items from the 16th century to today.

Stade Allianz Riviera, 6 allée Camille Muffat, 06200 Nice, France

Jardins du Musée Masséna

Garden surrounding a Belle Époque palace turned museum, with palm trees & bird of paradise plants.

35 Prom. des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France

Ascenseur du Château

Charming, Art Deco-style elevator that gives visitors a lift to the historic Castle Hill park.

1 Rue des Ponchettes, 06300 Nice, France

Bellanda Tower

Parc du Château Escalier, Mnt Lesage, 06300 Nice, France

Canal De Gairaut

This 1.75-km. path follows a historic canal past mature trees, bridges & scenic city views. · Dogs allowed

Canal de la Vésubie, 06100 Nice, France

Musée d'Archéologie de Nice / Cimiez

Located on a Roman archeological site, this museum features statues, coins & other ancient finds.

160 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice, France

Parc Municipal Carol de Roumanie

23 Av. de Fabron, 06200 Nice, France

Kid City

Indoor, air-conditioned amusement park for kids featuring a giant playground, games & a dining area.

FORUM LINGOSTIERE, à gauche du magasin Picwic Toys, 590 Bd du Mercantour RDC du, 06200 Nice, France

Parc du Vinaigrier

· Dogs allowed

97 Chem. du Vinaigrier, 06300 Nice, France

Fontaine Miroir d’Eau

Miroir d'eau 06000, 06000 Nice, France

Point de vue Colline du chateau

Ancien Chateau, Quai Rauba Capeu, 06300 Nice, France

Jardin Maurice Mouchan

70 Bd Gorbella, 06100 Nice, France

Place Notre-Dame

4 Rue d'Italie, 06000 Nice, France

Eco-Valley Park

· Dogs allowed

Chem. des Baraques, 06200 Nice, France

Centenary Monument

Scenic square with a 19th-century sculpture commemorating Nice's annexation to France.

06000 Nice, France

Cadran Solaire

11 Quai Rauba Capeu, 06300 Nice, France

Viewpoint

M7WH+9W, 06300 Nice, France

Parc Paradisio

22 Av. Dr Robert Moriez, 06000 Nice, France

Square de l’Escadrille Normandie-Niemen

· Dogs allowed

256 Bd Général Louis Delfino, 06300 Nice, France

Parc Jacques Lécuyer

· Dogs allowed

13 Av. Emile Ripert, 06300 Nice, France

Panorama Est de la Colline du Château

06300 Nice, France

Parc Docteur Jean Guillaud

· Dogs allowed

17 Av. de la Clua, 06100 Nice, France

Grace Picnic

Chemin du Fort du Mont Alban, 06300 Nice, France

Plage de Nice

Quai des États-Unis, 06300 Nice, France

Tour de l'Horloge

1 Pl. du Palais de Justice, 06300 Nice, France