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 CENTRE / DUBOUCHAGE : Exceptional 4 bedroom apartment of 304sqm onto a 160 sqm terrace. It comprises of a living area of 77sqm with heated swimming-pool and bar, a lounge, an equipped kitchen, 3 en-suite bedrooms plus on the 2nd floor a bedroom with shower-room onto a West facing balcony (possibility of a studio). Cellar and 3 garages. Rare...
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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 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 Gairaut
NICE COLLINES / GAIRAUT : Located in a quiet dominant position, this beautiful and sunny Neo-Provençal villa, built in 2002, offers 10 rooms on 3 levels. The entrance serves a living/dining room which opens onto a South-facing terrace of 63sqm enjoying a superb panoramic view of the sea, city and hills, a lounge with bar area, a kitchen and a...
Nice West
NICE WEST / LOWER FABRON AREA : Located in a quiet area, just a few minutes' walk from shops, the tramway, and the sea, on the top floor of a luxury residence, this exceptional 132 m² penthouse opens onto a magnificent, nearly 280 m² single-storey terrace with panoramic views of the sea, hills, and city. With direct elevator access, the...
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NICE / Cyrille Besset : In a lovely house, we offer this pleasant 20m2 apartment. It has a living room 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 seller. Information on the risks to which this...
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Nice: Cessole area, come and visit this town house of 140 m2 on 2 levels divided into two apartments on the ground floor and 3 on the first floor, all available. Near shops, amenities and 5 mns walk from the tramway stop. In good condition. For investors. Agency fees included at the charge of the seller.
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ : In the sought-after Cimiez district, discover this superb 4-room duplex apartment, tastefully renovated this year. You'll enjoy a bright and spacious living area with an open-plan living room and kitchen, opening onto a pleasant terrace. This level also includes two lovely bedrooms, a shower room, and a separate toilet. Upstairs, nestled in the attic, a magnificent master...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON: Sole agent, Nice Properties offers you for sale a magnificent, ultra-contemporary villa located in the prestigious Mont Boron area, boasting exceptional panoramic sea views in a quiet and sought-after residential setting, within easy reach of amenities, the sea, and the port. The property features a spacious living room with an open-plan kitchen of approximately 100 sq m,...
Nice Promenade
NICE: In the heart of one of the best part of Promenade des Anglais, come and discover this crossing apartment of 112sqm, currently arranged in three rooms, offering many possibilities for transformation and customization. Enjoying excellent brightness thanks to its dual exposure, this property stands out for its beautiful volumes, its privileged location, and its remarkable potential for enhancement. Renovation...
