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 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 100 sqm apartment completely renovated with very high quality services, benefiting from superb volumes with nearly 4 meters of ceiling height. Extremely bright, this triple...
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 wc and a platform of 9 m2. On the mezzanine of 33 m2, you will find a clearance, an office of 21 m2, a kitchen. Acces...
Nice Cimiez
NICE LOWER CIMIEZ : In a beautiful Belle Epoque palace, close to the city center, tramway and all amenities, a Loft oh the first floor facing South/West. It offers a 62sqm living room, open plan kitchen, bathroom/toilettes and two rooms converted into workshops. Space to be redesigned according to your needs. Agency fees of 5% included an the expense of...
Nice Hills
NICE CENTER / GROSSO: Close to the Parc Impérial and all amenities, on the upper floor of a luxury 1970s building, this superb 4-room apartment of 107.23 m² has been fully and luxuriously renovated with high-end materials. This air-conditioned apartment features an entrance hall with storage, a living room and an open-plan kitchen opening onto a west-facing terrace, three beautiful...
Nice
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....
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...
Nice Golden Square
NICE / Carré d'Or: On the pedestrian area, at 2 steps from Place Masséna and close to the Promenade des Anglais, on a floor of a Nice building with an elevator, we offer you this 3-room apartment of 51 m². The entrance with a closet leads to a living room with an open equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with closets, a...
Nice
NICE / CARRÉ D’OR : Located just a few steps from the Promenade des Anglais and the iconic Negresco Hotel, in a beautiful Belle Époque building with elevator, this charming 51 sqm one-bedroom apartment is situated on the third floor and benefits from a sought-after south-facing exposure. The entrance leads to a bright and inviting living room featuring original parquet...
