Novotel Suites Nice Airport

Kenzo Tange's white marble and glass building on an artificial lake, free, with origami and calligraphy workshops for kids 6 and up.

Over 2,000 animals, a small farm with goats and pigs, and a pyramid greenhouse holding six tropical climates, one of the tallest in Europe.

A LEGO Store with the latest sets and staff who know the range well enough to help pick out a gift.

More than 300 shops and 50 restaurants on the seafront, 15 of them looking over the Mediterranean, plus a paid superhero play space for ages 3 to 9.

Right on the water, with 42 family rooms and Playamesa, a South American-themed beach club, bar and restaurant.

Studios and one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and private balconies, a panoramic sun deck, and the beach a three-minute walk away.