And do not underestimate how much children enjoy being included in adult life when it feels intentional. Going together to markets, train stations and museums lets them see you navigate the world as more than simply an entertainer for theirs.

Nice is made for flânerie, especially outside the crush of summer. A guide to Vieux Nice, art, food, hotels and a few easy excursions along the Côte d’Azur, from Antibes and Biot to Èze, Monaco and Menton.

From Europe’s overnight trains to the Dolomites and Sardinia, this Discovery Dispatch explores memorable journeys, cultural discoveries and remarkable stays.