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
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NICE CITY CENTER: Rare, close to Place Masséna, Old Nice and the sea, this Nice-style building includes on the ground floor: 2 commercial premises of 90 sqm and 32 sqm rented; on the 1st floor: 3 empty apartments of 41 sqm, 46 sqm and 50 sqm, one of which has been completely renovated; on the 2nd floor a rented commercial...
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NICE OLD TOWN : Cours Saleya, in the immediate vicinity of the sea, in an emblematic building of the Old Town, the Palais Caïs de Pierlas, exceptional 177sqm apartment (169sqm Carrez law) to be completely renovated. Superb volumes with nearly 4 meters high ceilings. Extremely bright with 6 South-facing windows and a splendid sea view from the large balcony. A...
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NICE PLACE MASSENA : Come to enjoy a magical view of the Place from this superb 4/5 room apartment of 177sqm with South/West facing balcony. It comprises of an large entrance, a double living-room onto a balcony, an equipped open plan kitchen, 3 en-suite bedrooms and a laundry room. The apartment with A/C has a high ceilings and lots of...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE /CARRE D’OR : At 2 steps from the sea and in the hearth of the pedestrian area, superb 3 room apartment totally renovated. It comprises of an entrance with dressing, a living room with open plan equipped kitchen onto a West facing small terrace, two bedrooms onto a balcony and a shower-room. Perfect location for your holidays on...
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NICE GAMBETTA / PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS : At 150 meters from the sea and the Tramway, on the 4th floor of a beautiful luxury building with elevator, magnificent 3-room apartment completely renovated offering a large terrace facing South-West with an unobstructed view. Nicely decorated and fitted out with air conditioning, blinds and electric shutters. 30sqm living room with open plan...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRE D'OR : Sole agent! Rue Alphonse Karr, in the heart of the Carré d'Or while being quiet, a few steps from the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, the tram and all amenities. In a prestigious residence Le Palace with caretaker. Sublime 4-room apartment of 124sqm, bathed in light and completely renovated with quality materials and top-of-the-range...
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE OLD TOWN : At a couple steps from the Cours Saleya, on the 3rd floor of a typical Nicois building without lift, a superb apartment of 31sqm completely renovated with equipped kitchen, modern finishings and confortable furniture. A must see. An ideal pied-a-terre. Close to the shops, the tramway and the beaches. Agency fees of 5% included at the...
