Saint-Isidore is a tranquil riverside zone that provides stunning views of the lush green mountains surrounding Nice. It is the home of the city’s sports, with the futuristic Allianz Riviera dominating the setting. If you are traveling with family, visit Saint-Isidore to enjoy the entertainment complexes and museums of this suburban gem.

Get a feel for the city’s passion for sports by watching a game at the extraordinary Allianz Riviera stadium, which seats more than 36,000 spectators. The French soccer team OGC Nice play their home games in this modern, multipurpose facility. Purchase tickets for one of the occasional Toulon rugby union matches here and revel in the electric atmosphere. Guided stadium tours allow you a peek behind the scenes.

Delve further into the sports heritage of the city and country with a trip to the National Sport Museum, on the northern side of the stadium complex. It has many fun and hands-on activities that’ll keep the kids entertained for hours.

Continue the family fun at the nearby Kid’s City, in the southeastern corner of the Nice Lingostière shopping mall. Let your little ones play in the indoor playground, while you take shelter from the summer heat in this air-conditioned facility. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant and explore the rest of the mall. You can also browse the stores of the nearby Nice Valley shopping center, a 5-minute drive south.

Saint-Isidore is on the eastern side of the Var River in the western outskirts of Nice. From the city center, drive west for 7 miles (12 kilometers) to get here in about 20 minutes, or ride the train to the NICE – Saint-Isidore station. The airport is just a 15-minute drive south of this district. Make sure to travel further through the region for such gems as St-Laurent-du-Var, Cagnes-sur-Mer and Vence.