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 Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ : Close to the Saint-Georges Clinic and shops, in a luxury residence with swimming pool in a quiet dead-end street, large 3-bedroom apartment of 153sqm, with three terraces and a 140sqm solarium accessible from the apartment. It offers an entrance, very large living/dining room with fireplace, independent kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms or bathroom, guest toilet...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON : On the penultimate floor of a small secure luxury residence with lift, near bus stop, with easy access to the city center and Monaco. Versace atmosphere and a sublime blend of elegance for this luxurious 3-room apartment facing West - East, of 90sqm, with a deep terrace, balcony, garage and cellar. Result of a meticulous renovation,...
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Nice: Cessole area, come and visit this town house on 2 levels. 3 appartements free of lease (3 studios) are for sale. There is an apartment on the ground floor onto a terrace of 13sqm west exposure and 2 on the first floor with mezzanine and Kitchenette(one onto a balcony). Near the bus stop, the shops and 8 mns walk...
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 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...
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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,...
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NICE / CYRILLE BESSET: In a lovely house, we offer this pleasant 24 m2 studio apartment. It comprises 2 Windows do ors west-facing living room with mezzanine sleeping area, a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, a shower room and a toilet. Ideal for residence or rental investment. Near bus, shops and 8 mns walk to tramway. Agency fees included, payable by seller....
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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...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Located in the heart of the Carré d'Or, close to all amenities and a 5-minute walk from the sea, on the third floor of a luxury building, spacious 2-bedroom apartment of 103sqm, facing East-West, with two sunny terraces. The entrance leads to the living room and the kitchen, both opening onto the West terrace....
Nice Mont Boron
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER: Contemporary House Development Project with Swimming Pool Planning permission recently granted A rare opportunity to build your own contemporary home on a 975 m² plot, ideally located in a highly sought-after residential area of Villefranche-sur-Mer. The project provides for the construction of an approximately 128 m² contemporary house, featuring 51 m² of terraces on the upper floor, as well...
