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 NORD: Quiet, beautiful 174 m² family home in need of refurbishment. The house comprises an entrance hall, a beautiful living room with a 53 m² dining room, a fitted kitchen opening onto a large terrace, two bedrooms, a bathroom, two guest toilets and plenty of storage space. First floor: two bedrooms, bathroom, shower room with toilet, dressing room. Large...
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
NICE CENTER: In a beautiful 2-storey townhouse with access to a roof terrace, two 3-room apartments of 61 m2 each, one above the other totalling 122 m2, await you. Each apartment comprises a living room with fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room/wc and a separate toilet. The rooms are quiet, and the apartments are air-conditioned and in perfect...
Nice Golden Square
NICE / PLACE MASSENA : Superb one-bedroom apartment on the upper floor of a very well-maintained and highly sought-after building with superb unobstructed views, close to all amenities. It comprises a living room, a separate kitchen, a beautiful bedroom with a closet, a bathroom, and a separate toilet, all opening onto a beautiful south-facing terrace. Come discover this little gem...
Nice
NICE CENTRE / VICTOR HUGO : Unobstructed view of the Jean MORENO garden, located 10 minutes from the sea, close to the tramway and shops, on the middle floor of a beautiful building with elevator, discover this magnificent 2/3-room apartment in perfect condition, offering a prime location and plenty of natural light. This apartment comprises an entrance hall, living room,...
Nice
NICE CENTER / CESSOLE AREA : Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac at the beginning of Boulevard de Cessole, in a commanding position, this charming 1928 Niçoise house is in excellent condition, enjoying maximum sunshine and superb panoramic views of the city and the sea. Built on two levels with two separate entrances, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, living...
Nice
NICE / VICTOR HUGO: Located on the top floor of a building with an elevator in Nice, this 87 sqm 3-room apartment in good condition offers bright and functional spaces. The living room with an American kitchen fully equipped opens onto a 7 sqm terrace with unobstructed views. The two bedrooms have parquet flooring and built-in wardrobes. The apartment also...
