All Saints’ School Holidays in Nice: What to Do on a City Break?

When are the 2026 All Saints’ school holidays in Nice?

In 2026, the All Saints’ school holidays begin on Saturday 17 October and classes resume on the morning of Monday 2 November. These dates apply to school zones A, B and C across France.

During this period, the City of Nice also offers a dedicated programme featuring workshops, performances, cultural activities and events for different age groups.

A two-day stay already gives you time to explore central Nice and include a family activity. Three days offer greater flexibility to add an event, adapt your plans to the weather and discover other parts of the city at a relaxed pace.

Day 1: explore central Nice on foot

Start your stay from Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice, just a one-minute walk from Avenue Jean Médecin. Its central location provides easy access to the main areas of Nice city centre.

Walk towards Place Masséna, around 10 minutes away on foot, then continue towards Vieux-Nice, Nice’s Old Town. Its narrow streets, colourful façades and lively squares offer an enjoyable introduction to the city, with plenty of opportunities for a food stop and short breaks that can easily be adapted to the children’s pace.

Continue to the Colline du Château, or Castle Hill. The park is free to access and offers several viewpoints over the Baie des Anges, the Old Town and the port. Walking areas and play spaces make it an excellent place for a family break.

This first day is particularly well suited to discovering Nice at your own pace. Most of the itinerary can be completed on foot and can easily be shortened or extended according to the children’s ages.

Day 2: enjoy a cultural or indoor activity

For your second day, add an indoor activity to your itinerary. It complements your exploration of Nice and keeps the programme enjoyable during wetter autumn weather.

The Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret, located at 33 Avenue des Baumettes, is a cultural option well suited to a family stay. The museum is accessible from central Nice, notably via tram line 2.

On Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm, the museum offers a family tour and workshop based around the exhibition De la scène à la toile. Artistes et mondaines de la Belle Époque. The activity is designed for families with children aged 7 and over and requires advance booking.

Parents and children explore the exhibition together before taking part in a creative workshop. It is an engaging way to spend a few hours discovering art and culture through a playful, family-friendly experience.

Special activities for the 2026 All Saints’ holidays

Depending on your travel dates, several family-friendly events can complement your itinerary.

Saturday 17 October: discover Pan Bagnat

Bibliothèque Saint-Roch hosts a Pan Bagnat workshop from 10.30 am to 12 noon for children aged 9 to 12. This free activity introduces children to the history and traditions behind this Niçois speciality before inviting them to prepare their own Pan Bagnat.

Wednesday 28 October: family tour and workshop at the Musée des Beaux-Arts

From 2 pm to 4 pm, families with children aged 7 and over can take part in the tour and workshop at the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Advance booking is required, and parents take part in the activity alongside their children.

Friday 30 October: special Halloween creative workshop

Bibliothèque Pasteur – Camille Claudel offers a special Halloween creative workshop from 3 pm to 4 pm for children aged 6 to 9. This indoor activity is available by reservation.

Saturday 31 October: “Goûter sur scène” at the Opera

Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur hosts a “Goûter sur scène” at 4 pm for children aged 5 to 10. Combining a performance with an afternoon snack inside the Opera, the event offers an original cultural outing to round off your family stay.

As the programme may evolve, check the City of Nice’s official school holiday programme before your visit for the latest booking arrangements and schedules.

Day 3: enjoy Nice at your own pace

A third day gives you even more flexibility when planning your stay.

A morning in Vieux-Nice, a walk along the seafront or another indoor activity makes it easy to adapt the day to the weather and everyone’s interests.

This extra day is also an opportunity to enjoy one of Nice’s year-round attractions. To add more ideas to your itinerary, explore our selection of the best activities for children in Nice.

You will find further cultural and entertaining ideas that can be added to your stay according to the children’s ages and your family’s interests.

Where to stay in Nice during the All Saints’ school holidays

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice is located at 44 Avenue Maréchal Foch, between Nice-Ville railway station and Place Masséna, within immediate reach of Avenue Jean Médecin.

Nice-Ville railway station is an 8-minute walk away. Tram stops in the city centre also provide convenient connections to other neighbourhoods and attractions across Nice.

For a family stay, several services help make each day easier to organise:

• 24-hour reception;
• breakfast;
• an e-concierge service with practical information about the hotel and Nice;
• a VIK “Very Important Kids” welcome;
• a baby cot, high chair and bottle warmer available on request and subject to availability.

The hotel’s central location also makes it easy to return to your room between outings and adapt the day to the pace of younger children.

You can discover the services available at Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice and contact us for further information before your stay.

Book your All Saints’ holiday stay in Nice

Walks through Vieux-Nice, cultural outings, family workshops and time by the Mediterranean make the All Saints’ school holidays a wonderful opportunity to discover Nice together over a few days.

When you book your stay directly with Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice, you benefit from the best rate guaranteed on the official website, with savings of up to 15%.

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