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.
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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 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 on a shopping street in the capital of the Côte d'Azur, close to all amenities and a few minutes from the sea, on the middle floor of a standing building with elevator, superb 3-bedroom apartment of 152 m² renovated and air-conditioned, crossing South / North, offering superb volumes and high-quality modern services. The...
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 Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON : Discover this stunning 167sqm apartment located on the top floor and offering a unique living environment with its 126sqm South/West-facing rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea, the city and the surrounding hills. The entrance opens onto a bright, corner living room of 49sqm, an independent fully equipped kitchen on a veranda,...
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NICE OUEST / VENTABRUN : At 5 minutes from the city center and the sea, in a residential area particularly calm, a superb 356 sqm property excluding annexes that enjoys maximal sunshine and an idyllic lifestyle, offering a splendid sea view. The main house offers a triple sized living room with cathedral ceilings, large kitchen, a master bedroom en-suite, 4...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Located in the pedestrian area, a few minutes away from the sea and all amenities, in a luxury building, this sublime 75 m² 2-bedroom apartment, facing south/north, has been completely renovated with high-end materials and is air-conditioned. It comprises an entrance hall with a dressing room, a guest toilet, a living room with a...
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NICE CENTER / CARRE D'OR : Rue de la Liberté, ideally located in the heart of Carré d'Or, close to the sea and tramway, large 32sqm studio - 2-room apartment on the 1st floor of a well-maintained condominium with elevator. This air-conditioned, light-filled, south-facing apartment comprises an entrance hall, a large living room with two large French windows and a...
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...
