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
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NICE CENTRE / DUBOUCHAGE : Exceptional 4 bedroom apartment of 304sqm onto a 160 sqm terrace. It comprises of a living area of 77sqm with heated swimming-pool and bar, a lounge, an equipped kitchen, 3 en-suite bedrooms plus on the 2nd floor a bedroom with shower-room onto a West facing balcony (possibility of a studio). Cellar and 3 garages. Rare...
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 Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Rare, sought-after location in the heart of the Carré d'Or, close to the sea, all amenities, shops and transport. On the forth floor of the " Palais Donadei " a magnificent bourgeois building with elevator, a few meters from the Victor Hugo boulevard. Superb totally renovated 3 room apartment of 60sqm, facing West/East. Very...
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,...
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NICE CENTRE / VICTOR HUGO : Unobstructed view of the Jean MORENO garden, located 10 minutes from the sea, close to the tramway and shops, on the middle floor of a beautiful building with elevator, discover this magnificent 2/3-room apartment in perfect condition, offering a prime location and plenty of natural light. This apartment comprises an entrance hall, living room,...
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NICE CENTER / MUSICIENS : Located at the end of the Musiciens' area, close to all amenities, the TGV train station, and the new Iconic shopping center, on the middle floor of a beautiful late 19th-century Nice building with elevator, this magnificent 166 sq m 3-bedroom apartment has been renovated and air-conditioned and features a large balcony. Facing east-west, bathed...
Nice Golden Square
NICE / CARRE D’OR: On the pedestrian zone, at 2 stops from Place Masséna and close to the Promenade des Anglais, on the 4th floor of a Nice building with elevator, we offer you this 3-room apartment to refresh of 63 m², crossing South/North in perfect condition. The entrance leads to a living room with an open equipped kitchen, two...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE / MONT BORON: Located on the top floor of a prestigious residence with a caretaker, this elegant 84 m² apartment is attractive because of its high-end features, exceptional brightness, and meticulous finishes. The living area, spacious and flooded with light, is arranged around a contemporary open-plan kitchen with a central island. It extends onto a pleasant 11 m² terrace...
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 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...
