In Nice, the September back-to-school season can be an opportunity to adopt a new solidarity habit: donating blood. For the 2026-2027 school year, the French Blood Establishment (EFS) reminds us that patient needs are constant. Donation house, mobile collections in neighborhoods, conditions and frequency of donations: here is where, when and how to donate near you during the 2026-2027 school year.
The EFS press release published on September 3, 2026 thus invites donors to incorporate blood donation or plasma into their routine, just like a sporting or cultural activity. In Nice, several options exist throughout the year. The simplest solution remains the Nice Donation House, located 3 rue Galléan, in the city center. This permanent EFS site welcomes donors for blood donations, as well as plasma and platelet donations. The City of Nice indicates that donations are made by appointment.
The Donation House is open year-round, Monday to Saturday, with hours adapted according to the day: 9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 11 am – 6 pm Thursday.
Blood donation takes about an hour. Before visiting, it is recommended to check your eligibility and any possible contraindications.
Mobile collections in several neighborhoods of Nice
The Donation House is not the only option. Mobile collections are regularly organized in Nice, notably in public institutions, businesses or places that occasionally host the EFS.
These appointments complement the permanent offering of the Donation House. Since the mobile collection calendar is regularly updated, it is advisable to check the EFS calendar before each visit.
Donating regularly during the school year
The EFS proposes making donation a regular appointment. According to its back-to-school press release, it is possible to donate blood every eight weeks and plasma every 15 days, subject to complying with medical conditions and the rules applicable to each type of donation.
In Nice, residents can therefore choose between a one-time appointment during a mobile collection or a more regular visit to the Donation House.
To donate blood, you must in particular be between 18 and 70 years old, weigh at least 50 kg and present yourself with a valid ID. The conditions may differ for plasma and platelets.
How to find a collection in Nice in 2026-2027?
Since the dates of mobile collections may change throughout the year, the most reliable way is to regularly check the EFS website or the Blood Donation application, then make an appointment. The service allows you to search for collections according to your city and availability.
For Nice residents, one thing is to remember for this back-to-school season: there is no need to wait for a major awareness campaign to donate blood. The Nice Donation House welcomes donors year-round, while mobile collections regularly offer new appointments nearby.
A simple gesture that takes only about an hour, but which directly helps meet patient needs. In Nice as elsewhere, solidarity can therefore become a regular appointment of the 2026-2027 school year.
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