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Parc Valmasque A massive open space to take the family for walks and enjoy the greenery, large pond , health track. Great for picnics too !

NICE

Nice is an immense open garden that looks out to sea or tropical spaces mixed with meditarranean influences! 300 hectares of greenery and gardens can be found around the city. It's not surprising the Nics is one of the most flowered cities in France! (See Parcs & Jardins de la Ville de Nice - in french)


Le JARDIN ALBERT 1ER
This garden with the Paillon esplanade, the Leclerc Square and the Promenade du Paillon, offers an impressive area of tranquility (2 km) from the hills to the see. Palm Trees, Rose bushes, landscaped gardens, huge lawns, fountains etc.
L'ESPLANADE du PAILLON ou ESPACE MASSÉNA Transporting you from the Old town to center city along a charming and peaceful route..gardens, flowers, open areas, water, everything to enjoy the perspective with water games and light beams.
Le PARC de la Colline du CHÂTEAU

Central to the city, the seemingly inpenitrable castle was rased to the ground by the troops of Louis XIV in 1706. Nowadays we play and walk among the greenery ..particularly in summer where in the shade of the trees and beside the refreshing waterfall we can relax in the best way known to nature. A magnificant peak over Nice and the Baie des Anges, the Port and Villefranche sur Mer.

The Castle lift: 33 (0)4 93 85 62 33. • 1st April - 31st May : 8h - 19h. • 1st June - 31 August: 8h - 20h. • 1st Septembre - 30 Septembre : 8h - 19h • 1st Octobre - 31st March: 8h - 18h.

Quartier of Cimiez
Le JARDIN du MONASTÈRE de CIMIEZ This is one of the oldest gardens on the cote d'Azur. Harmoniously landscaped with hardy flowers, the sensual parfums in spring will carry you away...Open all year ...
• 1 April - 31 May : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 June au 31 August : 8 h - 20 h.
• 1 - 30 Septembre : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 October - 31 March : 8 h - 18 h.
JARDINS BOTANIQUES Free entry to this botanical garden in Nice created in 1983. An expanse of 3500 species over 3 hectares is there for you to promenade and discover .... Jardin botanique de Nice 78 avenue de la Corniche Fleurie 06000  Nice Tél : 04 92 29 41 80
Le JARDIN des ARÈNES de CIMIEZ The location to a whole host of festival and traditional Nicois fetes. A century old Olive tree where on these special occassions we are left to get carried away with the festivities, musical events and sometimes balls.
• 1 Avril - 31 May : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 June - 31 August : 8 h - 20 h.
• 1 September - 31 October : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 November - 31 March : 8 h - 18 h.
East of Nice
Le CASTEL des DEUX ROIS

On the side of the Mont-Boron hill, an enchanting garden for small and big kids ..Little train, mini golf, giant chess game, wooden cabins ...promises a fun filled day and with the planted gardens a perfect pitoresque backdrop.The site unrolls its green carpet right up to the horizon down to the city and her port.

• 1 Avril - 31 May : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 June - 31 August : 8 h - 20 h.
• 1 September - 31 October : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 November - 31 March : 8 h - 18 h.

Le PARC DE LOISIRS CAROL DE ROUMANIE

A leisure park for all ages. Keep yourself amused on the giant wooden structures, play ball on the lawn or do the assault course. More activities than you can squeeze into a day.

• 1 Avril - 31 May : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 June - 31 August : 8 h - 20 h.
• 1 September - 30 September : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 October - 31 March : 8 h - 18 h.

PARC FORESTIER du MONT–BORON 57 hectares of Alep Pines, 11 km or marked out paths, hundreds of wild orchids and other rare plants. An area to take some air, contemplate even go for a jog! Marvel at the panoramic view over Saint–Jean Cap Ferrat and the Baie des Anges .
SENTIER DU VINAIGRIER rising up from Nice city, the 2km of pathways are exceptionnel. Offering you a wonderful landscape from vegetation to an amazing ancient agricultural site. You will have a view of the Volcanic summts of the Vous aurez vue sur les sommets volcaniques de Esterel, the limestone plates of the pre-alps, the Bay of Nice, an ash tree forest with flowers, scrubland, areas with fruit trees and olive trees. Monuments to days gone y, wells and fountains are also located on the land which add to the feeling of history. Faune and flora are explained to you in the exhibition hall ...
LE PARC VIGIER

Beside the port,Boulevard Franck Platte, a meditarrenean park of 10 000 m2 joins the sea. This was the first panted garden (1884) for the famous Phoenix Canariensis, Palm Tree expert to the Côte d'Azur. An impressive array of all types of palm trees and exotic trees.

• 1 Avril - 31 May : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 June - 31 August : 8 h - 20 h.
• 1 September - 30 September : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 October - 31 March : 8 h - 18 h.

CAP DE NICE Leaving Park Vigier, follow boulevard Franck-Pilate up to the gardens Félix-Rainaud, admire the sea views and Cap Ferrat, continue along the coastal path and highlight your walk with a climb up the stairs cut into the hills quartier Mont-Boron..
West of Nice
Le JARDIN BOTANIQUE

Municipal area, 3 hectares of diverse vegetation created in 1983 to stroll around and check out- 78 avenue de la Corniche Fleurie - Entrance free

• 1 Avril - 31 May : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 June - 31 August : 8 h - 20 h.
• 1 September - 30 September : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 October - 31 March : 8 h - 18 h.

Guided tours: 33 (0) 493 71 07 44

Fax : 33 (0) 492 29 41 82

E.mail : jardin.botanique@ville-nice.fr

PARC FLORAL PHOENIX

LE PARC PHOENIX. A gigantic 7 hectare park which houses several marvelous gardens and one of the biggest greenhouses for animals and exotic plant life, lots of our feathered friends including parrots, owls and peacocks. If you are not convinced that there is something for everyone there is also the well stocked aquariums and if you dare the insect tanks or why not wonder in amazement at the nearly legendary 100 year old tortoise on your way into the park.

2 Euros per adult and is free for the under 12s. If you park in the car park also check at reception on whether they are reimbursing any of the parking fee they sometimes run little deals.

Tél : 33 (0) 492 29 77 00 - Fax : 33 (0) 492 29 77 0

Coach parking free (30 places). Guided tours on demand. Hire of the green house or rooms for evening galas, congress, seminars.

• 1 Avril - 31 May : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 June - 31 August : 8 h - 20 h.
• 1 September - 30 September : 8 h - 19 h.
• 1 October - 31 March : 8 h - 18 h.
(gates close 1hr before park closes)

Au Nord de la ville

Le PARC CHAMBRUN

In the residential area of Saint–Maurice the Chamrun Park is very calm . don't forget to visit the "temple de l'amour" or temple of love , a real romantic work of architectural art.

Le PARC VALROSE

Avenue Valrose, a unique park from the 2nd empire. 10 hectares at the foot of the Cimiez hills. More than 100 trees au pied de la colline de Cimiez. Plus d'une centaine d'arbres et shrubs, a lake with little islands and a kiosk, numerous sculptures and a real romantic ambiance awaits you.

MOUGINS
Parc Départmental de l'Etang (Parcs Naturels) Parc Departmental de l'Etang is a lake with open space around it ..take your bikes and enjoy a family walk, cycle, run.
ST LAURENT DU VAR
Great promenade away from the road, bordered by cafes and restaurants..take the kids bikes, buckets and spades..some sandy areas on beach but mostly pebbles, shore line slopes gently in most places
VILLNEUVE LOUBET

Parc de Vaugrenier

(Parcs Naturels )

Parc Vaugrenier has a 100 hectares of open space just off the RN7. Take a picnic, the bikes, the dogs .. follow the Parcours de Sante a gentle assault course that gets the kids interested in keeping fit..check out the ducks on the lake and end up at the large play area.

One drawback the turkish style toilets ...take kleenex along! and pick the right moment to leave so you don't get caught up in all the traffic.

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