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 Gairaut
NICE HILLS / GAIRAUT : Located in the heart of a magnificent park, beautiful and bright property of neo-Provençal inspiration built in 1987, in excellent condition, offering 7 main rooms, 6 of which have a splendid panoramic view of the hills and the sea. The entrance leads to a double reception room of 105 m² opening onto a large terrace,...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRÉ D'OR : Pedestrian street, at 2 steps from Place Masséna and from the Tramway, 2 rooms renovated apartment with AC and open plan equipped kitchen. Bright and onto a courtyard, this apartment will be your perfect pied-à-terre. To be seen. Agency fees included at the charge of the seller.
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE OLD TOWN : Rare, 2 steps from Cours Saleya and 150sqm from the sea, charm and volumes for this139sqm apartment that has been sublimated with all modern comforts. The entrance hall distributes a living space in angle of 45sqm onto a balcony with a nice views, an independent and equipped kitchen onto a balcony, an en-suite bedroom with its...
Nice
NICE CENTER : Avenue Notre-Dame, on the top floor of a beautiful bourgeois building, sublime 97sqm apartment loft style, in a contemporary minimalist spirit, with south-facing balcony and an unobstructed views of the hills and roofs. This character apartment offers generous with more than 4 meters height ceilings and benefits from extreme natural light thanks to the glass roofs. Beautiful...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON : Located 10-15 minutes walk from the Port area and local shops, in a residential, calm and sunny environment Chemin des Crêtes of Mont Boron, in a luxury residence with caretaker, magnificent apartment-villa of 82sqm on the raised ground floor with a superb 48sqm terrace as well as a private garden of 85sqm. The terrace offers an...
Nice
NICE PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS : Located on the 1st floor of a beautiful Art Deco building with concierge, close to shops, amenities and the tramway, 98sqm 2-bedroom apartment luxuriously renovated and air-conditioned. Bathed in light, it offers an entrance hall, a living room with an open-plan fitted kitchen opening onto the terrace, a master bedroom with bathroom/toilet and balcony, a...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT LEUZE : This splendid 398sqm Provençal-inspired villa has been completely and luxuriously renovated and will be sold furnished. Built on a 2500sqm plot, it offers a large terrace on the garden level, a pétanque court, a swimming pool, and a barbecue area. The main level consists of an entrance hall, a magnificent 130sqm reception room with a living...
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NICE GARIBALDI : Beautiful 23sqm 2-room apartment comprising a south-facing living room with open plan fitted kitchen, a bedroom with closet, and a shower room/toilet. Bright, close to shops and the tram to the airport. Ideal pied-à-terre and/or rental investment. Agency fees of 5% included at the expense of the seller.
