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 Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D'OR : Superb studio apartment with terrace located on rue Massenet, a very popular street in the Carré d'Or, a stone's away from the Promenade des Anglais and the sea. Completely renovated, it consists of a living room with fitted kitchen, a shower with toilet, a terrace. A cellar completes this ideal property for investors or...
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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 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,...
Nice Baumettes
NICE CENTRE / BAUMETTES : Prime location in a quiet dead end and residential area just 400 meters from the Promenade des Anglais and 250 meters from shops and the tramway. Superb 1930s house with character, mainly facing west and east, offering 135 sqm of living space, recently renovated in a contemporary style, on an easy-to-maintain enclosed plot, as well...
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NICE CENTER / CARABACEL: A stone's throw from the future extension of the Coulée Verte gardens and a few minutes walk from Place Garibaldi and the tramway, this fully renovated 32,2 m² one-bedroom apartment with a 2,2 m² balcony. The air-conditioned apartment offers excellent amenities (hardwood floors, double glazing, and a fully equipped kitchen). It's a perfect investment as a...
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 Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRE D'OR: Rue Masséna, prime location in the heart of the Carré d'Or, close to the sea and tramway, sublime 63.48 m² 4-room through-apartment on the top floor of a beautiful Nice building. The apartment has been sumptuously renovated, enhancing its character and charm with exposed stone walls. Fully air-conditioned and bathed in light, it comprises an...
Nice Golden Square
NICE GOLDEN SQUARE: On the first floor of a two-story building dating from the early 20th century, recently renovated and famous for having housed the Galerie Romanin, Nice's first modern art gallery, opened by resistance fighter Jean Moulin in 1942 during the Occupation, Nice Properties is proud to offer for sale a spacious, historic, air-conditioned, one-bedroom duplex apartment in perfect...
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...
