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
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NICE CENTRE / DUBOUCHAGE : Exceptional 4 bedroom apartment of 304sqm onto a 160 sqm terrace. It comprises of a living area of 77sqm with heated swimming-pool and bar, a lounge, an equipped kitchen, 3 en-suite bedrooms plus on the 2nd floor a bedroom with shower-room onto a West facing balcony (possibility of a studio). Cellar and 3 garages. Rare...
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 Cimiez
NICE LOWER CIMIEZ : In one of the most beautiful Belle Époque palaces of Nice, come to discover this superb apartment, 242 m2, with double exposure. By visiting it, you will find the charm of the ancient style, moulures, wood floors and chimney. The beautiful entrance leads to a double reception of 93sqm, an independant kitchen, two en suite bedrooms...
Nice Promenade
NICE PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS : Sole Agent. Close to the city center, in a residence of standing, 65sqm 3 room apartment facing South/North fully renovated. Living room onto a South facing terrace with panoramic sea view, independent kitchen, 2 bedrooms onto a balcony, bathroom. Cellar. Parking possible. Perfect location for a pieds à terre next to the tram and the...
Nice The Port
NICE PORT: In one of the most sought-after residences in the area, discover this superb 36sqm one-bedroom apartment, totally renovated and furnished. The entrance hall leads to a living room opening onto an 8sqm terrace with sea view, a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, a bedroom with custom-made closets, an Italian-style shower room and a separate toilet. High-quality fixtures and fittings: solid...
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 Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRE D'OR: Rue Masséna, prime location in the heart of the Carré d'Or, close to the sea and tramway, sublime 63.48 m² 4-room through-apartment on the top floor of a beautiful Nice building. The apartment has been sumptuously renovated, enhancing its character and charm with exposed stone walls. Fully air-conditioned and bathed in light, it comprises an...
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE OLD TOWN / GARIBALDI : Located in a dynamic, historic district close to Nice's best restaurants, this magnificent 3-room apartment offers a haven of peace in the heart of the old town. It comprises a bright living room, two bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, a shower room and a laundry room. Possibility of creating a second shower room. This property...
Nice Golden Square
NICE GOLDEN SQUARE: On the first floor of a two-story building dating from the early 20th century, recently renovated and famous for having housed the Galerie Romanin, Nice's first modern art gallery, opened by resistance fighter Jean Moulin in 1942 during the Occupation, Nice Properties is proud to offer for sale a spacious, historic, air-conditioned, one-bedroom duplex apartment in perfect...
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NICE CENTER / MUSICIENS : Located on the top floor of a beautiful 1912 bourgeois building with an elevator, with all amenities within walking distance and the sea less than 5 minutes away, this superb, renovated and air-conditioned 4-room apartment comprises an entrance hall, a living room with a high-end, fully equipped kitchen opening onto a lovely south-facing balcony, three...
