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 The Port
NICE PORT: Rare. In a lively and booming area of the port, two steps from Place Garibaldi and tram stations, on the penultimate floor of a Niçois building in good condition with elevator overlooking the Place du Pin, with a view of the Mont Boron hill and mainly facing East, beautiful volumes for this superb 5-room apartment of 137sqm with...
Nice Hills
NICE PESSICART : SOLE AGENT. In a dominant position, this superb Art Deco villa 295sqm (262sqm Carrez law) offers beautiful volumes, refined services and pleasant terraces. The main part of 203sqm, accessible by lift, is a duplex apartment opening onto a 110sqm South/Est facing terrace. Stunning sea and city views from all rooms. Living/dining room with marble fireplace, a fully...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON: Close to the Col de Villefranche and its shops, on the penultimate floor of a modern residence, sunny 2-bedroom apartment, to renovate, opening onto a southwest terrace with superb panoramic city and sea views, and onto a large balcony overlooking the greenery. It consists of an entrance hall with closet, living room, separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms with...
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE PLACE MASSENA : Located on the third floor of a typical building with lift, close to all amenities and shops, comfortable TWO-bedroom apartment in excellent condition, fully air-conditioned, with a balcony offering a side view of Place Masséna and the sea. It is comprised of an entrance, bright living room with fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room and...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Prime location in the pedestrian street, in the heart of the Golden Square, close to all amenities, shops and the sea, allowing you to explore Nice on foot and fully enjoy the Riviera. In a Art Deco building with elevator, come and visit this superb 39sqm one-bedroom apartment entirely renovated. The apartment offers a...
Nice
NICE/ MUSICIENS: We offer this bourgeois T4 apartment (116 m²) with 4 balconies for renovation. This property combines old-world charm with modern comfort. With a generous surface area of 116 m², this apartment offers a pleasant, bright living space. As soon as you enter, you'll be seduced by the vast 28 m² living room, ideal for entertaining or relaxing with...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D’OR: NPrime location just 400 meters from the sea, on the 5th and top floor of a period building, accessible by elevator to the 4th floor, close to all amenities, this unique and charming apartment, with its sloping ceilings and exposed beams, offers 116 sq m of floor space and almost 50 sq m of living...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON: Are you looking for an exceptional, contemporary villa, peaceful, sunny, with a breathtaking sea view and amenities worthy of a palace? Look no further, Nice Properties offers it for sale. In one of Nice's most sought-after areas, this luxury property is truly superlative, allowing each visitor to choose their own words based on the emotions it evokes...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Discover an exceptional address in Nice, just steps away from the sea and prestigious shops. Situated on the top floor—accessible by elevator—of a secure niçois building, this great 155 m² apartment offers a lifestyle that combines a prime location with great practicality. Boasting a superb south-facing aspect, this light-filled property stands out for its...
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...
