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 North
NICE CHAMBRUN : Situated at 10 minutes from the city center in the residential area of Chambrun, close to the access of the autoroute. In a nice residence with landscaped park and caretaker, a top floor apartment of 134 sqm with 2 deep terraces (2,80m) of 40 sqm each one. Panoramic sea view, private, very bright, traverses south/north. Floor plan...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / DUBOUCHAGE : A magnificent apartment completely renovated with quality finishings, comprised of a very large living room, 2 bedrooms with climate control and are quiet, an office, two showers and a separate toilet. Situated in walking distance to all the shops and 5 minutes to the beach. The apartment also offers a large cellar. Agency fees of...
Nice Promenade
NICE PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS : Opportunity. In the first part of the Promenade des Anglais, this 2 bedroom apartment of 112sqm is overlooking the sea. It needs a complete renovation and comprises a large entrance, a living with bow-window onto a south facing terrace, a separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms and two shower-room. Cellar. Perfect location for Sea lovers, at 2...
Nice
NICE NORD / POÈTES : A prestigious mansion from the end of the 19th century with a guard house, built in the pure Nicoise tradition of the Belle Epoque. In perfect condition, on 3 levels with a large basement. It offers admirable finishings: vintage wood work and windows, fireplaces, exceptional coffers. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, numerous closets, blending...
Nice Promenade
NICE PROMENADE: Near Gambetta Avenue, on the 3rd floor, 2 bedroom apartment of 87sqm in angle overlooking the sea. It comprises of an entrance, a living onto a balcony south facing ( 2 windows with sea view), a separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms with closets, a bath and a toilets. Cella. To renovate. Agency fees of 5% included at the charge...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRE D'OR : In a superb Bourgeois building from the 1930's with a lift, on an upper floor, this 4 room 98sqm apartment is entirely renovated. It is comprised of an entrance that opens onto a large 36sqm living room, a separate and fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 showers with toilets and lots of closets. Sunny...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER/ CARRE D'OR : On the top floor of a beautiful Art Deco building on the Rue de France, a few meters from the beach, in between the Negresco and the Place Massena, a 4 room apartment of 84sqm that opens onto a south facing terrace of 25 sqm. Traversing, quiet and sun ny, this apartment is completely and...
Nice
NICE CENTRE / DUBOUCHAGE : SOLE AGENT. 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...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRE D'OR : In proximity to the tramway, the shops and the sea. In a residence of good standing with irreproachable communal areas with a lift. On the 4th floor, a corner apartment with a south facing balcony. Totally renovated in 2016 with double paned windows and climate control. Wood floors, high ceilings and quality finishings. A...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / PEDESTRIAN ZONE : At a few meters from the beach and the restaurants of the pedestrian zone and Place Massena, just behind the Meridien Hotel, a studio ideally situated with a kitchen nook, retractable bed and bathroom with an Italian shower. Facing west, climate control, great for rental investment or a perfect pied-a-terre. Agency fees of 5%...
