Park · Arénas, Caucade & the Var plain
Photo: Parc Phoenix
Parc Phoenix
Seven hectares of gardens with 2,000 animals – lemurs, iguanas, crocodiles, black swans on the lake – one of Europe's tallest greenhouses and free playgrounds.

| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Ages | Free under 12 (up to three children per paying adult). |
| Where | Arénas, Caucade & the Var plain |
| Address | 405 Promenade des Anglais, 06200 Nice |
| Season and hours | 1 October–31 March daily 09:30–18:00; 1 April–30 September daily 09:30–19:30. Tills close an hour earlier. Closed 1 January and 25 December. |
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Checked on explorenicecotedazur.com, parc-phoenix.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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