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 : 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 The Port
NICE LE PORT : Located on a high floor of a luxury residence, close to all amenities and a few minutes walk from the Port of Nice and the Tramway, pleasant and bright 2-bedroom apartment of 83 m² to refurbish, crossing EAST-WEST, opening onto a sunny small terrace and a balcony. It consists of an entrance with closet, living room,...
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
NICE CARABACEL: Located in the sought-after Bas Cimiez district, close to schools, transport and major roads, just a few minutes' walk from the town center. In the heart of one of the most beautiful palaces in Cimiez, the Grand Palais, magnificent 3-room apartment on the 4th floor, fully renovated and air-conditioned with top-of-the-range materials. Entrance with custom-made cupboard, living-dining room,...
Nice The Port
NICE PORT: In one of the most sought-after residences in the area, discover this superb 36sqm one-bedroom apartment, totally renovated and furnished. The entrance hall leads to a living room opening onto an 8sqm terrace with sea view, a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, a bedroom with custom-made closets, an Italian-style shower room and a separate toilet. High-quality fixtures and fittings: solid...
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ: In one of Cimiez's most sought-after residences, just ten minutes from the town center, remarkable 171.20 m2 garden-level 4-room apartment with large 75 m2 southwest-facing terrace, unoverlooked. This exceptional property comprises an entrance hall, a spacious, light-filled 44.51 m2 living/dining room opening onto the terrace, a sumptuous, fully-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing...
Nice Gairaut
NICE HILLS / GAIRAUT: Near the old Gairaut canal, in a quiet cul-de-sac, this charming Provençal villa on two levels offers stunning panoramic views of Nice, the Bay of Angels, and the surrounding hills. Located in a residential area amidst olive trees, it features large terraces, a living room with a fireplace and exposed beams, an independant kitchen, three bedrooms...
Nice East
NICE CENTER / RÉPUBLIQUE : Located just a few minutes' walk from Place Garibaldi, the tramway, and the gardens of the new Promenade du Paillon (Coulée Verte), with all amenities within easy reach (including the TNL shopping center), this top-floor apartment in a beautifully renovated Nice building with an elevator, facing east and west, has undergone a particularly meticulous renovation....
