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 Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ : Close to the Saint-Georges Clinic and shops, in a luxury residence with swimming pool in a quiet dead-end street, large 3-bedroom apartment of 153sqm, with three terraces and a 140sqm solarium accessible from the apartment. It offers an entrance, very large living/dining room with fireplace, independent kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms or bathroom, guest toilet...
Nice
NICE CENTER / MUSICIANS: In the heart of musicians, 500 meters from the Alsace Lorraine garden and 10 minutes from the sea, close to schools, shops and public transport, this 1907 private mansion offers 191 m² of living space spread over 3 levels: -> Souplex 76m² with English courtyard. -> Raised ground floor 69 m². -> 1st floor 71 m²...
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE OLD TOWN : Ideally located at the entrance of the old town and facing the Coulée verte gardens, a few minutes from shops and the sea, superb renovated and air-conditioned 2-bedroom apartment of 70 m², on the first floor of a Niçois building. It consists of a beautiful and large living room, a new equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with...
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ : In the heart of Cimiez, in a good standing residence with park and caretaker, superb renovated 3-bedroom apartment located on the 1st floor (but equivalent to a 3rd floor), composed of an entrance, living room opening onto a terrace, 3 bedrooms with cupboards including two quiet ones opening onto a deep balcony, separate kitchen, shower room, dressing...
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ: Highly sought-after residential area of Cimiez, in a sumptuous listed Belle époque palace dating from 1900 with garden, magnificent 4-room duplex apartment with a surface area of 122 m² with two very large south-facing terraces. You will be seduced by its large volumes, its refined decoration and its unobstructed view of the city with a glimpse of the...
Nice
NICE CENTER / GAMBETTA : Sole agent. Prime location 450 meters from the sea and two steps from the tramway, bus and shops, the Alsace Lorraine gardens on the 1st part of Boulevard Gambetta. On the penultimate floor of a beautiful Niçois building from 1900 with elevator facing the Alsace Lorraine gardens, 4-room air-conditioned corner apartment of 85sqm ( LC:...
Nice
NICE CENTER / DUBOUCHAGE: Sole agent! Sought-after location facing Nice Étoile, benefiting from daily comfort thanks to the shops and services of Avenue Jean Médecin. On the 7th and penultimate floor of the Consul building, a very high-end residence perfectly maintained with elevator, concierge and PMR access, magnificent 3-room apartment 91sqm with North/West facing terrace. Living room, an independent kitchen...
