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 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 100 sqm apartment completely renovated with very high quality services, benefiting from superb volumes with nearly 4 meters of ceiling height. Extremely bright, this triple...
Nice The Port
NICE PORT: Rare. In a lively and booming area of the port, two steps from Place Garibaldi and tram stations, on the penultimate floor of a Niçois building in good condition with elevator overlooking the Place du Pin, with a view of the Mont Boron hill and mainly facing East, beautiful volumes for this superb 5-room apartment of 137sqm with...
Nice
NICE HAUT GAMBETTA: In a private dead end, this 180 m2 air-conditioned warehouse is on two levels. It includes on the ground floor, a meeting room or workshop of 95 m2, two offices, 2 wc and a platform of 9 m2. On the mezzanine of 33 m2, you will find a clearance, an office of 21 m2, a kitchen. Acces...
Nice Hills
NICE PESSICART : SOLE AGENT. In a dominant position, this superb Art Deco villa 295sqm (262sqm 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 fully...
Nice Gairaut
NICE COLLINES / GAIRAUT : 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 and 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
NICE / Cyrille Besset : In a lovely house, we offer this pleasant 20m2 apartment on the first floor. It has a living room with mezzanine sleeping area onto an East facing balcony, an equipped kitchen and a shower room/toilet. Ideal for residence or rental investment. Near bus, shops and 8 mns walk to tramway. Agency fees included, payable by...
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NICE CENTER / WILSON: Located on the top floor of a beautiful 1930s Nice building with elevator, this superb and spacious 87 sq m two-bedroom apartment has been completely renovated and air-conditioned, offering high-quality finishes. Close to shops and all amenities, less than a 10-minute walk from Place Massena, it benefits from abundant natural light thanks to its corner exposure....
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ : In the sought-after Cimiez district, discover this superb 4-room duplex apartment, tastefully renovated this year. You'll enjoy a bright and spacious living area with an open-plan living room and kitchen, opening onto a pleasant terrace. This level also includes two lovely bedrooms, a shower room, and a separate toilet. Upstairs, nestled in the attic, a magnificent master...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRE D'OR : Ideally located just steps from Place Masséna in a beautiful building with a renovated façade and common areas, this is a stunning, air-conditioned 27 m² (Carrez law) studio in excellent condition. The apartment features a living area with an open-plan kitchen and a spacious shower room with a toilet, all finished to a high...
