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 West
NICE / MAGNAN: Just 5 minutes from the Promenade des Anglais and all amenities, exceptional 380 m² prestige property with swimming pool set in 3500 m² grounds planted with magnificent trees, including olive, cedar, palm, eucalyptus, avocado and lemon. The garden has been classified by the city of Nice as a Jardin Remarquable. This unique three-storey villa with a beautiful...
Nice
NICE BAS CIMIEZ: Attractive semi-detached house with lots of charm and authenticity in the Résidence le Majestic, janitor, emblematic location, Three 78 m² rooms on two levels. On the first floor, a very large living room with a lounge, dining room and open-plan fitted and equipped kitchen. A period wooden staircase leads up to the first floor, with two large...
Nice
NICE CENTER / MUSICIENS : Located in the sought-after Musiciens district, just a 5-minute walk from the sea, this fully renovated and furnished apartment offers an ideal living environment. With a surface area of 95sqm, on a high floor, it benefits from a South-west exposure and an unobstructed view, providing beautiful light throughout the day. It consists of a large...
Nice Baumettes
NICE CENTRE / BAUMETTES : Prime location in a quiet dead end and residential area just 400 meters from the Promenade des Anglais and 250 meters from shops and the tramway. Superb 1930s house with character, mainly facing west and east, offering 135 sqm of living space, recently renovated in a contemporary style, on an easy-to-maintain enclosed plot, as well...
Nice
NICE CENTER / CARABACEL: A stone's throw from the future extension of the Coulée Verte gardens and a few minutes walk from Place Garibaldi and the tramway, this fully renovated 32,2 m² one-bedroom apartment with a 2,2 m² balcony. The air-conditioned apartment offers excellent amenities (hardwood floors, double glazing, and a fully equipped kitchen). It's a perfect investment as a...
Nice Golden Square
NICE GOLDEN SQUARE: Located in one of the best locations in Nice, close to shops and the sea, in a superb Belle Époque building from 1896, extended by two levels in 1934, this extremely rare 4-room apartment, south-north facing, features a large 56 m² open-air terrace. It comprises an entrance hall with storage, a living room, a veranda dining room,...
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 Golden Square
NICE CITY CENTER / GOLDEN SQUARE: Superb 2/3-room apartment located on Avenue de Suède, one of Nice's most iconic and sought-after addresses, just steps from the sea, in a decidedly international setting, surrounded by a prestigious hotel and luxury boutiques. On the 2nd floor, the property benefits from absolute tranquility, overlooking an interior courtyard, as well as a west-facing exposure...
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
NICE CENTER / WILSON : Nestled on the top floor of a majestic Belle Époque building dating back to 1884, discover this 120 sq m (1,292 sq ft) architectural masterpiece. Completely renovated with exceptional materials, this 4-room apartment offers a perfect blend of period charm and ultra-contemporary design. Bathed in light, it boasts unobstructed views over the rooftops of Nice,...
