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 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 100 sqm apartment completely renovated with very high quality services, benefiting from superb volumes with nearly 4 meters of ceiling height. Extremely bright, this triple...
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 / PLACE MASSENA : Superb one-bedroom apartment on the upper floor of a very well-maintained and highly sought-after building with superb unobstructed views, close to all amenities. It comprises a living room, a separate kitchen, a beautiful bedroom with a closet, a bathroom, and a separate toilet, all opening onto a beautiful south-facing terrace. Come discover this little gem...
Nice Gairaut
NICE GAIRAUT : Located in a luxury residence with caretaker, swimming pool and green spaces, very quiet, on the second floor with elevator, superb and large one-bedroom apartment of 57.35 m² in excellent condition, opening onto a deep terrace of more than 20 m² with panoramic views of the gardens and the hills. It consists of an entrance hall, living...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRE D'OR: Boulevard Victor Hugo, 400 meters from the sea, in a beautiful bourgeois building, within walking distance to shops and the tramway, with lot of charm and under the roof, we invite you to visit this stunning 2-room apartment of 38m2. This apartment has an entrance that leads to the living room with an open kitchen,...
Nice Gairaut
NICE / GAIRAUT: Built on a 2500 m2 landscaped plot, this villa boasts a privileged location, both quiet and sunny and close to the town center, and extends on three levels, comprising 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms. From the moment you enter the villa, you'll be seduced by its contemporary comfort. On the first floor, you'll find a 64 m²...
Nice
NICE / Cyrille Besset : In a lovely house, we offer this pleasant 20m2 apartment. It has a living room onto an East facing balcony, an equipped kitchen and a shower room/toilet. Ideal for residence or rental investment. Near bus, shops and 5 mns walk to tramway. Agency fees included, payable by seller. Information on the risks to which this...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D’OR: NPrime location just 400 meters from the sea, on the 5th and top floor of a period building, accessible by elevator to the 4th floor, close to all amenities, this unique and charming apartment, with its sloping ceilings and exposed beams, offers 116 sq m of floor space and almost 50 sq m of living...
Nice Cimiez
NICE LOWER CIMIEZ : In the heart of the highly sought-after Bas Cimiez district, within the iconic Palais Majestic, a former bourgeois palace boasting remarkable architecture, lies an exceptional 270 sq m apartment, a true embodiment of Nice's elegance and the prestige of the Riviera. Located on a high floor, enjoying a commanding position comparable to a sixth-floor apartment, this...
