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 Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON : In one of the most luxurious residences in Nice with park, swimming pool and 24/7 caretaker, exceptional duplex villa apartment of 170 m² with garden of 200sqm and large terrace of 63sqm. Facing South and West, it offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city, the hills and the sea. Organized into 5 main rooms, it...
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NICE CENTER: In a beautiful 2-storey townhouse with access to a roof terrace, two 3-room apartments of 61 m2 each, one above the other totalling 122 m2, await you. Each apartment comprises a living room with fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room/wc and a separate toilet. The rooms are quiet, and the apartments are air-conditioned and in perfect...
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NICE: Located up Gambetta, this spacious warehouse offers 178.5 m² of space ideal for storage, distribution, or workshop activities. The property is set within a secure building featuring an intercom system and a private entrance, providing both safety and convenience for daily operations. Inside, the warehouse boasts a generous open-plan layout, high ceilings, perfect for a variety of business uses....
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...
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ASPREMONT: 25 minutes from Nice airport and city center, located between Gairaut and Aspremont, this 260 m², 7-room neo-Provencal house with swimming pool, offering sublime, unobstructed views of the sea, mountains and the village of Aspremont. A true haven of peace, this remarkable property is built on a 5,000 m² plot planted with Mediterranean trees and flowers. Permanent sunshine thanks...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON: Sole agent, Nice Properties offers you for sale a magnificent, ultra-contemporary villa located in the prestigious Mont Boron area, boasting exceptional panoramic sea views in a quiet and sought-after residential setting, within easy reach of amenities, the sea, and the port. The property features a spacious living room with an open-plan kitchen of approximately 100 sq m,...
Nice Hills
NICE - SAINT PANCRACE: Nestled in a greenery setting, on the heights of Saint-Pancrace, this superb villa of over 210 sqm of living space offers an exceptional living environment, combining absolute tranquility, nature, and a pleasant sea view. Located in a residential environment, it benefits from landscaped land with a swimming pool, large terraces, relaxation areas, and a vegetable garden,...
Nice Golden Square
NICE / CARRE D'OR: SOLE AGENT Located in the prestigious Carré d'Or district of Nice, this nice 46 m² apartment offers modern convenience and elegance. Featuring one spacious living with an opened fully equipped kitchen onto a west 12sqm terrace, a bedroom also onto the terrace, a dressing and a shower-room/toilets. The apartment is equipped with air conditioning, double glazing,...
