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 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 Gairaut
NICE COLLINES / GAIRAUT : Sole agent. Located in a quiet dominant position, this beautiful and sunny Neo-Provençal villa, built in 2002, offers 10 rooms on 3 levels. The entrance serves a living/dining room which opens onto a South-facing terrace of 63sqm enjoying a superb panoramic view of the sea, city and hills, a lounge with bar area, a kitchen...
Nice Cimiez
NICE LOWER CIMIEZ : SOLE AGENT. In one of the most beautiful Belle Époque palaces of Nice, come to discover this superb apartment, 242 m2, with double exposure. By visiting it, you will find the charm of the ancient style, moulures, wood floors and chimney. The beautiful entrance leads to a double reception of 93sqm, an independant kitchen, two en...
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...
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 The Port
PORT OF NICE : Located on the 2nd floor of a magnificent bourgeois building from 1853, renovated and equipped with an elevator, a stone's throw from the Port, the Tramway and all amenities, superb 4/5 room apartment of 142 m² in perfect condition, air-conditioned and equipped with very high quality services. The entrance serves a living room with fireplace opening...
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ : In a well-maintained building, located a stone's throw from the Stanislas school and ten minutes from the city-center. Beautiful two room apartment of 72sqm, facing south/west and easily convertible into three rooms. An entrance with cupboards, pleasant living room, independent equipped kitchen, bedroom with cupboard, shower room and separate toilet. The rooms open onto a circular balcony....
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / GOLDEN SQUARE : Ideally located in the heart of Nice's Golden Square, with all amenities nearby and the sea less than a five-minute walk away, on the 3rd floor of a sought-after luxury building with caretaker and elevator, this beautiful 56.68 m² 2-bedroom apartment boasts a lovely southwest-facing terrace and a northeast-facing balcony. In excellent condition, it...
