Nice Young People

How well-equipped is this city for those raising infants/toddlers? Specifically, are there public places to change diapers, maintained playgrounds, etc?
The Riviera offers everything you need to raise children, from basic needs to education and interesting entertainment. A favorite for toddlers are public parks, which have well-maintained playgrounds and are peaceful spots for activities and interaction with French children.
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Where can I get a list of reliable childcare providers/nannies?
The local mairie (town hall) provides useful lists, including information about garderies, or daycare
centers, that will take care of children from 3 months to 6 years old for a few hours a week. These can be good places for newcomers to meet people. Babysitters are usually found through agencies or personal referrals.
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Discuss any safety issues for children in this city.
The Riviera is a safe environment for children, though it is recommended that you speak to your local school to find out whether there are any particular concerns specific for your area. Children should always be accompanied and supervised by an adult and should never talk to strangers. Also, remember to exercise caution around heavy traffic areas.
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What are the most popular kid-friendly attractions in the area?
Parc Floral Phoenix
Found opposite Nice International Airport, it has tree-shaded gardens to picnic; with duck ponds, an aviary and a musical fountain. Within the park, there is an exhibition center and an enclosed "glass house" with seven separate climate zones including an orchid zone, the Louisiana Garden, Thai garden and the Africa/Australia zone. The vast aquarium has exotic fish, iguanas and other tropical creatures.

Marineland
Marineland is the largest marine park in Europe with a killer whale, dolphins and a shark aquarium. It also has a number of restaurants and shops. The park practices environmental awareness. Open every day from 10:00 a.m., on the RN7, Antibes.
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What are the most popular activities for kids after school or on weekends?
In addition to the activities already mentioned, children also have the opportunity to spend time at local public libraries, many of which carry English books for adults and children. French TV has many programs to entertain and educate. French children participate in many sporting activities after school such as tennis, judo or swimming, and many also learn to play a musical instrument.
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What's it like to be a teenager in this city? Are there any particular challenges I should be aware of as a parent?
Being a teenager in the Riviera is similar to other places. In the summer, many take public transport down to the coastal towns and hang out at the beaches in the evenings. There are also some cinemas that show movies in English. And many also like to just hang out at the local cafes in the squares and watch the world go by, or go shopping in Nice or Cannes and at some of the shopping malls, such as Cap 3000 or L’Etoile in Nice.
The great thing about this area is that there are many other teenagers just like them who have arrived here from far away. They always find plenty of things in common with their similar experiences and they tend to make friends very easily.
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Are there any organizations/social groups in the area that cater exclusively to young people ages 12-17?
The local mairie (town hall) also publishes lists of extracurricular activities. Each arrondissement (district) has at least one centre d'animation (activity center) that offers all kinds of classes and even concerts geared for that age range.
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I want my child to get the most out of our stay in this country. Are there any specific opportunities to teach young people about the local culture?
As children are able to learn foreign languages easily, and French is the main spoken language, encourage your children to make friends and socialize with local children. It may be a great opportunity for your child to become bilingual.

In public schools, an effort is made to have a special teacher a few hours a week to teach French to children between 7 and 15. This is organized, upon request, by the school itself.
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