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 WEST / CORNICHE FLEURIE : Located in a small secure domain of 6 villas, splendid modern villa of 180sqm completely and luxuriously renovated with contemporary materials, offering numerous terraces and a large heated infinity pool. Built on 1503sqm of land planted with fruit trees, it consists of a large entrance hall with cupboards, superb living room with open plan...
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 Hills
NICE PESSICART : SOLE AGENT. In a dominant position, this superb Art Deco villa 295sqm (262 m² Carrez law) offers beautiful volumes, refined services and pleasant terraces. The main part of 203sqm, accessible by lift, is a duplex apartment opening onto a 110sqm South/Est facing terrace. Stunning sea and city views from all rooms. Living/dining room with marble fireplace, 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 Hills
NICE CENTER / GROSSO: Close to the Parc Impérial and all amenities, on the upper floor of a luxury 1970s building, this superb 4-room apartment of 107.23 m² has been fully and luxuriously renovated with high-end materials. This air-conditioned apartment features an entrance hall with storage, a living room and an open-plan kitchen opening onto a west-facing terrace, three beautiful...
Nice
NICE / VICTOR HUGO: Located on the top floor of a building with an elevator in Nice, this 87 sqm 3-room apartment in good condition offers bright and functional spaces. The living room with an American kitchen fully equipped opens onto a 7 sqm terrace with unobstructed views. The two bedrooms have parquet flooring and built-in wardrobes. The apartment also...
Nice Mont Boron
MONT BORON: In a secure residence with a concierge service, this apartment on the penultimate floor benefits from a remarkable panoramic view of the sea, the city, and the mountains. Currently arranged as a spacious south-facing 2-room flat, it offers a bright living room of about 23 m² opening onto a nice 8 m² terrace exposed to the southwest, ideal...
Nice West
NICE Fabron neighborhood: Located in a quiet area, a few minutes' walk from shops, the tramway, and the sea, on the top floor of a luxury residence, exceptional 132 m² Penthouse opening onto a beautiful, single-story, nearly 280 m² terrace with panoramic views of the sea, the hills, and the city. With its direct elevator access, the only apartment on...
Nice
Located in the desirable Centre Ville of Nice, this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom apartment offers 50.17 m² of bright, modern living space. The property features a spacious open-plan living area with elegant finishes, large double-glazed windows, and high-quality flooring throughout, creating a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere. The kitchen is fully equipped and designed with contemporary lines, opening onto an airy living...
