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
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Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER : SOLE AGENT. At 2 stems from Place Masséna, in a recently renovated building, large 4 room apartment of 112sqm under renovation. It will comprise an entrance hall, a living room and a bedroom en suite with bathroom/toilet on a south-facing terrace, a separate equipped kitchen, two other bedrooms, one of which has a balcony, a shower-room and...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Located in the heart of the Carré d'Or, close to all amenities and a 5-minute walk from the sea, on the third floor of a luxury building, spacious 2-bedroom apartment of 103sqm, facing East-West, with two sunny terraces. The entrance leads to the living room and the kitchen, both opening onto the West terrace....
Nice Mont Boron
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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 32,2 m² one-bedroom apartment with a 2,2 m² balcony. The air-conditioned apartment offers excellent amenities (hardwood floors, double glazing, and a fully equipped kitchen). It's a perfect investment as a...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRE D'OR: Rue Masséna, prime location in the heart of the Carré d'Or, close to the sea and tramway, sublime 63.48 m² 4-room through-apartment on the top floor of a beautiful Nice building. The apartment has been sumptuously renovated, enhancing its character and charm with exposed stone walls. Fully air-conditioned and bathed in light, it comprises an...
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NICE OLD TOWN / GARIBALDI : Located in a dynamic, historic district close to Nice's best restaurants, this magnificent 3-room apartment offers a haven of peace in the heart of the old town. It comprises a bright living room, two bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, a shower room and a laundry room. Possibility of creating a second shower room. This property...
