Park · City centre
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Promenade du Paillon
A green ribbon through the middle of town where children climb on a life-size wooden whale, octopus and turtle and run through the jets and mist of the water mirror.

| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Ages | Play areas for all ages; zip line for children. |
| Where | City centre |
| Address | Place Masséna, 06000 Nice |
| Season and hours | Open all year: 1 October–31 March daily 07:00–21:00; 1 April–30 September daily 07:00–23:00. Water mirror 09:00–20:00 in winter, 09:00–22:00 in summer. |
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Checked on explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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