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 Promenade
NICE PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS : Exclusive - Rare and unique ! Ideally located on the famous Promenade des Anglais, on the top floor of a Art Deco building with caretaker and 2 elevators, sublime 163sqm duplex Penthouse with 193sqm of deep terraces offering a 360° panoramic view of the Baie des Anges from Cap Ferrat to Cap d'Antibes. In perfect...
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
NICE CENTER / MUSICIENS : Located in the sought-after Musiciens district, just a 5-minute walk from the sea, this fully renovated and furnished apartment offers an ideal living environment. With a surface area of 95sqm, on a high floor, it benefits from a South-west exposure and an unobstructed view, providing beautiful light throughout the day. It consists of a large...
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 : 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...
Nice
NICE CENTRE / CARABACEL : Ideally located just behind Boulevard Dubouchage, this superb three-bedroom apartment offers the perfect balance of central convenience and quiet elegance. Situated on the 4th floor of a distinguished bourgeois building with a lift, the property is in impeccable condition and enjoys a desirable dual South-West / North-East exposure. The entrance opens into a bright 43...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / GOLDEN SQUARE : Ideally located in the heart of Nice's Golden Square, with all amenities nearby and the sea less than a five-minute walk away, on the 3rd floor of a sought-after luxury building with caretaker and elevator, this beautiful 53.52 m² 2-bedroom apartment boasts 2 lovely south-facing terraces and an east-facing balcony. In good condition, it...
Nice
NICE PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS : In the first part of the Promenade, in a well maintained building with concierge and a roof top with pool, come and visit this large studio of 35sqm. It comprises of an entrance, a living room onto a balcony with laterale sea view, an open equipped kitchen, a sleeping alcove, a shower-room, a dressing and...
