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Museum · Mont Boron & Mont Alban

Grotte du Lazaret

A cave where Neanderthals lived more than 120,000 years ago, with a 25-minute sound-and-light show inside, a treasure hunt and a quiz for children.

Inside the Grotte du Lazaret in Nice, with the lit walkway over the excavated cave floor
Photo: Explore Nice Côte d'Azur
WhatMuseum
AgesWorkshops for ages 7–14 (booking required).
WhereMont Boron & Mont Alban
Address33 bis boulevard Franck Pilatte, 06300 Nice
Season and hours1 October–31 May: Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00; 1 June–30 September: Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

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Checked on explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.

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