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 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 131sqm apartment completely renovated with very high quality services, benefiting from superb volumes with nearly 4 meters of ceiling height. Extremely bright, this triple exposure...
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 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 Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Sole agent. 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 small building from 1947 with elevator, this superb, air-conditioned 36sqm one-bedroom apartment in perfect condition has recently...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRE D OR : Parallele to the Promenade des Anglais and behind the Negresco Hotel, in a Bourgeois style building, this superb 4 rooms apartment is waiting for you. It comprises of an entrance, a large living-room onto balconies, an US equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms with one of them en suite with bathroom/toilets, a shower-room/toilets, a Landry...
Nice Gairaut
NICE / GAIRAUT: Built on a 2500 m2 landscaped plot, this villa boasts a privileged location, both quiet and sunny and close to the town center, and extends on three levels, comprising 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms. From the moment you enter the villa, you'll be seduced by its contemporary comfort. On the first floor, you'll find a 64 m²...
Nice
NICE / Cyrille Besset : In a lovely house, we offer this pleasant 20m2 apartment on the first floor. It has a living room with mezzanine sleeping area onto an East facing balcony, an equipped kitchen and a shower room/toilet. Ideal for residence or rental investment. Near bus, shops and 5 mns walk to tramway. Agency fees included, payable by...
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 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....
