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 Gairaut
NICE HILLS / GAIRAUT : Located in the heart of a magnificent park, beautiful and bright property of neo-Provençal inspiration built in 1987, in excellent condition, offering 7 main rooms, 6 of which have a splendid panoramic view of the hills and the sea. The entrance leads to a double reception room of 105 m² opening onto a large terrace,...
Nice
NICE HAUT GAMBETTA: In a private dead end, this 180 m2 air-conditioned warehouse is on two levels. It includes on the ground floor, a meeting room or workshop of 95 m2, two offices, 2 bathrooms with wc and a platform of 9 m2. On the mezzanine of 33 m2, you will find a clearance, an office of 21 m2, a...
Nice West
NICE WEST / FABRON : Located in the last building of the Domaine des Fleurs, Les Edelweiss, on the top floor, this magnificent 103sqm apartment is fully renovated and air-conditioned. It faces south and north, and features a large terrace offering a splendid panoramic sea view. The apartment comprises an entrance hall, a double-sized living room, a separate kitchen and...
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 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 West
NICE WEST / FABRON : Located in most luxurious building of Fabron, l'Arcadia, with caretaker, pool, tennis court and restaurant, on the 3rd floor, magnificent 110sqm 3 bedroom apartment in need of renovation. It faces south and north, and features a large terrace offering a splendid panoramic sea view. The apartment comprises an entrance hall with closet, a living room,...
Nice
NICE CENTER / CARRE D'OR : Rue de la Liberté, ideally located in the heart of Carré d'Or, close to the sea and tramway, large 32sqm studio - 2-room apartment on the 1st floor of a well-maintained condominium with elevator. This air-conditioned, light-filled, south-facing apartment comprises an entrance hall, a large living room with two large French windows and 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
NICE CENTRE / CARABACEL : Ideally located just behind Boulevard Dubouchage, this superb three-bedroom apartment offers the perfect balance of central convenience and quiet elegance. Situated on the 4th floor of a distinguished bourgeois building with a lift, the property is in impeccable condition and enjoys a desirable dual South-West / North-East exposure. The entrance opens into a bright 43...
