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 West
NICE / MAGNAN: Just 5 minutes from the Promenade des Anglais and all amenities, exceptional 380 m² prestige property with swimming pool set in 3500 m² grounds planted with magnificent trees, including olive, cedar, palm, eucalyptus, avocado and lemon. The garden has been classified by the city of Nice as a Jardin Remarquable. This unique three-storey villa with a beautiful...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON : In a dominant position, 10 minutes walk from the sea and 300 meters from public transport, magnificent 128sqm Penthouse with two terraces 88sqm and 16sqm enjoying an exceptional view of the sea. Located on the 2nd and last floor of a building with porticos, colonnades and terraces, built in 1863 on a plot of 3,000sqm, this...
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 CENTER / CARABACEL: A stone's throw from the future extension of the Coulée Verte gardens and a few minutes walk from Place Garibaldi and the tramway, this fully renovated 31.4sqm one-bedroom apartment features a nearly 20sqm terrace. The air-conditioned apartment offers excellent amenities (hardwood floors, double glazing, and a fully equipped kitchen). It's a perfect investment as a pied-à-terre...
Nice Gairaut
NICE COLLINES / GAIRAUT : Sole agent. Located in a quiet dominant position, this beautiful and sunny Neo-Provençal villa, built in 2002, offers 10 rooms on 3 levels. The entrance serves a living/dining room which opens onto a South-facing terrace of 63sqm enjoying a superb panoramic view of the sea, city and hills, a lounge with bar area, a kitchen...
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NICE / CARRÉ D’OR: Victor Hugo boulevard, in a nice Bourgeois building, come and visit on the top floor without lift, five lovely furnished bedrooms between 15 and 21sqm rented to students that sharing a room with an equipped kitchen, a shower-room and an independent toilets. Lot of charm. Rented until the end of May. For investors. File on request....
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ: In one of Cimiez's most sought-after residences, just ten minutes from the town center, remarkable 171.20 m2 garden-level 4-room apartment with large 75 m2 southwest-facing terrace, unoverlooked. This exceptional property comprises an entrance hall, a spacious, light-filled 44.51 m2 living/dining room opening onto the terrace, a sumptuous, fully-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing...
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NICE / Cyrille Besset : In a lovely house, we offer this pleasant 20m2 apartment. It has a living room onto an East facing balcony, an equipped kitchen and a shower room/toilet. Ideal for residence or rental investment. Near bus, shops and 5 mns walk to tramway. Agency fees included, payable by seller. Information on the risks to which this...
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NICE / Bld MONTREAL: Located in a small residence of 16 apartments, well-maintained and sought after, a few steps from shops and amenities, school, come and discover this beautiful 3-room apartment of 77 m², enjoying a panoramic view of Nice, the mountains and the sea in the background. The entrance leads to a rotonde living room, a fully equipped separate...
