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 Golden Square
NICE CENTER : SOLE AGENT. At 2 stems from Place Masséna, in a recently renovated building, large 4 room apartment of 112sqm under renovation. It will comprise an entrance hall, a living room and a bedroom en suite with bathroom/toilet on a south-facing terrace, a separate equipped kitchen, two other bedrooms, one of which has a balcony, a shower-room and...
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 Gairaut
NICE HILLS / GAIRAUT : On the top floor of a magnificent Mansion, quiet and facing south/west, large 4-room apartment with a surface area of 130 m², to renovate, opening onto a magnificent and deep terrace of 22 m² with panoramic city view and beautiful glimpses of the sea. It consists of an entrance hall, double living room with fireplace,...
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 Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON: Close to the Col de Villefranche and its shops, on the penultimate floor of a modern residence, sunny 2-bedroom apartment, to renovate, opening onto a southwest terrace with superb panoramic city and sea views, and onto a large balcony overlooking the greenery. It consists of an entrance hall with closet, living room, separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms with...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Prime location in the pedestrian street, in the heart of the Golden Square, close to all amenities, shops and the sea, allowing you to explore Nice on foot and fully enjoy the Riviera. In a Art Deco building with elevator, come and visit this superb 39sqm one-bedroom apartment entirely renovated. The apartment offers a...
Nice Golden Square
NICE GOLDEN SQUARE: Located in one of the best locations in Nice, close to shops and the sea, in a superb Belle Époque building from 1896, extended by two levels in 1934, this extremely rare 4-room apartment, south-north facing, features a large 56 m² open-air terrace. It comprises an entrance hall with storage, a living room, a veranda dining room,...
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
NICE CENTER / DUBOUCHAGE : Ideally located in one of Nice's most sought-after neighborhoods, at two minutes from the tram, the Nice Étoile shopping center, and less than 10-minute walk from the beaches, this superb 104.5 sqm apartment is situated in a prestigious building with an elevator and concierge. Completely renovated and air-conditioned, the apartment boasts abundant natural light thanks...
