To do · Mont-Gros
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Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur (Nice Observatory)
Charles Garnier's observatory with Gustave Eiffel's moving dome, the largest in Europe, plus the new Universarium and treasure-hunt tours for families in the school holidays.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Ages | Free under 6. |
| Where | Mont-Gros |
| Address | 96 boulevard de l'Observatoire, 06300 Nice |
| Season and hours | Public visits Wednesdays 14:00 and Saturdays 10:00 and 14:00; during Zone B school holidays Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 and 14:00. No visits on public holidays or long holiday weekends; closed first week of January and last week of December. Booking required. |
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Checked on explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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