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...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRE D'OR : On the second to last floor, a superb 93,8sqm apartment, facing South/North, ideally situated in the heart of the pedestrian zone, at 2 minutes from the Place Massena and 5 minutes from the beach. Very bright and fully air-conditioned, it is comprised of a lovely entry way, large living room with fireplace and fitted...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON : In one of the most luxurious residences in Nice with park, swimming pool and 24/7 caretaker, exceptional duplex villa apartment of 170 m² with garden of 200sqm and large terrace of 63sqm. Facing South and West, it offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city, the hills and the sea. Organized into 5 main rooms, it...
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...
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NICE CARABACEL: Located in the sought-after Bas Cimiez district, close to schools, transport and major roads, just a few minutes' walk from the town center. In the heart of one of the most beautiful palaces in Cimiez, the Grand Palais, magnificent 3-room apartment on the 4th floor, fully renovated and air-conditioned with top-of-the-range materials. Entrance with custom-made cupboard, living-dining room,...
Nice Gairaut
NICE GAIRAUT : Located in a luxury residence with caretaker, swimming pool and green spaces, very quiet, on the second floor with elevator, superb and large one-bedroom apartment of 57.35 m² in excellent condition, opening onto a deep terrace of more than 20 m² with panoramic views of the gardens and the hills. It consists of an entrance hall, living...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON: Close to the Col de Villefranche and its shops, on the penultimate floor of a modern residence, sunny 2-bedroom apartment, to renovate, opening onto a southwest terrace with superb panoramic city and sea views, and onto a large balcony overlooking the greenery. It consists of an entrance hall with closet, living room, separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms with...
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NICE CENTRE / MUSICIENS: Place MOZART. Close to the sea, 300 meters from the Alsace Lorraine tramway station, which takes you to the airport in just a few minutes. Sublime 106.40 m² 4-room corner apartment on the 1st floor of a magnificent bourgeois building with elevator. Currently configured as a dental practice, this unique, bright property will seduce you with...
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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 5 mns walk to tramway. Agency fees included, payable by seller....
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRÉ D’OR: NPrime location just 400 meters from the sea, on the 5th and top floor of a period building, accessible by elevator to the 4th floor, close to all amenities, this unique and charming apartment, with its sloping ceilings and exposed beams, offers 116 sq m of floor space and almost 50 sq m of living...
