The old town, or "old town", is the oldest part of the city. It is bordered by the Garibaldi Square and the hill of the Chateau to the north-east, the Cours Saleya and the sea to the south, west Paillon tunnel. Built from the fourteenth century to the nineteenth century, it has a very varied architectural fabric and beautiful facades of ocher, red and yellow tones. The old town is home to many palaces and churches, as Palais Lascaris, Sardinian Palace, the Church of Jesus, the Holy Reparata cathedral, the church of the Penitent ... On the typical narrow streets has many places for sitting down for coffee and heads towards the flower markets, antique market, fish market.
It is a lively and mostly pedestrian area, with endless shops and stalls, bars and restaurants, some of which are national institutions - Acchiardo or Cafe Turin, for example -. There are many souvenir shops, traditional and modern, as well as art galleries. At night, this is where the Nicois love to meet. The ‘Mairie’ city hall, the courthouse and the Opera are within it. In summer, Place Rossetti and their glaciers (ice cream stalls) are particularly attractive, especially the renowned master Fenocchio Glacier and its 94 flavors, and its classic originals. It is also recommended to stop in one of the traditional biscuit factories or to a local small restaurant to taste the specialties of Nice.
Once exclusively inhabited by the old Nicois families, this area is now widely acclaimed by an international clientele, where they will find the charm, tranquility and liveliness of this southern French city. In terms of real estate investment, the Old Town is an excellent choice for both furnished seasonal and yearly rentals due to its constant stream of tourists. In addition, you will appreciate to enjoy the cool freshness of the narrow streets in the summer.
A selection of properties located Nice
Nice West
NICE / MAGNAN: Just 5 minutes from the Promenade des Anglais and all amenities, exceptional 380 m² prestige property with swimming pool set in 3500 m² grounds planted with magnificent trees, including olive, cedar, palm, eucalyptus, avocado and lemon. The garden has been classified by the city of Nice as a Jardin Remarquable. This unique three-storey villa with a beautiful...
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE OLD TOWN : Cours Saleya in Nice, in the immediate vicinity of the sea, in an emblematic building of the Old Town, the Palais Caïs de Pierlas, where the painter Henri Matisse lived, sumptuous 131sqm apartment completely renovated with very high quality services, benefiting from superb volumes with nearly 4 meters of ceiling height. Extremely bright, this triple exposure...
Nice
NICE CENTER: In a beautiful 2-storey townhouse with access to a roof terrace, two 3-room apartments of 61 m2 each, one above the other totalling 122 m2, await you. Each apartment comprises a living room with fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room/wc and a separate toilet. The rooms are quiet, and the apartments are air-conditioned and in perfect...
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ : In the heart of Cimiez, in a good standing residence with park and caretaker, superb renovated 3-bedroom apartment located on the 1st floor (but equivalent to a 3rd floor), composed of an entrance, living room opening onto a terrace, 3 bedrooms with cupboards including two quiet ones opening onto a deep balcony, separate kitchen, shower room, dressing...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Located in the heart of the Carré d'Or, close to all amenities and a 5-minute walk from the sea, on the third floor of a luxury building, spacious 2-bedroom apartment of 103sqm, facing East-West, with two sunny terraces. The entrance leads to the living room and the kitchen, both opening onto the West terrace....
Nice
NICE HAUT GAMBETTA: In a private dead end, this 180 m2 air-conditioned warehouse is on two levels. It includes on the ground floor, a meeting room or workshop of 95 m2, two offices, 2 wc and a platform of 9 m2. On the mezzanine of 33 m2, you will find a clearance, an office of 21 m2, a kitchen. Acces...
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE PLACE MASSENA : Located on the third floor of a typical building with lift, close to all amenities and shops, comfortable TWO-bedroom apartment in excellent condition, fully air-conditioned, with a balcony offering a side view of Place Masséna and the sea. It is comprised of an entrance, bright living room with fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room and...
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ: In one of Cimiez's most sought-after residences, just ten minutes from the town center, remarkable 171.20 m2 garden-level 4-room apartment with large 75 m2 southwest-facing terrace, unoverlooked. This exceptional property comprises an entrance hall, a spacious, light-filled 44.51 m2 living/dining room opening onto the terrace, a sumptuous, fully-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing...
Nice
NICE CENTER / WILSON: Located on the top floor of a beautiful 1930s Nice building with elevator, this superb and spacious 87 sq m two-bedroom apartment has been completely renovated and air-conditioned, offering high-quality finishes. Close to shops and all amenities, less than a 10-minute walk from Place Massena, it benefits from abundant natural light thanks to its corner exposure....
