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 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 Promenade
NICE PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS : Sole Agent. Close to the city center, in a residence of standing, 65sqm 3 room apartment facing South/North fully renovated. The entrance opens to a living room onto a South facing terrace with panoramic sea view, an independent kitchen, two bedrooms onto a balcony, a bathroom and a guest toilets. Cellar. Possibility to buy an...
Nice Hills
NICE PESSICART : SOLE AGENT. In a dominant position, this superb Art Deco villa 295sqm (262sqm Carrez law) offers beautiful volumes, refined services and pleasant terraces. The main part of 203sqm, accessible by lift, is a duplex apartment opening onto a 110sqm South/Est facing terrace. Stunning sea and city views from all rooms. Living/dining room with marble fireplace, a fully...
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
NICE CENTRE / VICTOR HUGO : Unobstructed view of the Jean MORENO garden, located 10 minutes from the sea, close to the tramway and shops, on the middle floor of a beautiful building with elevator, discover this magnificent 2/3-room apartment in perfect condition, offering a prime location and plenty of natural light. This apartment comprises an entrance hall, living room,...
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 Golden Square
NICE / CARRE D'OR: At 2 steps from the Promenade des Anglais, discover this bright and stylish studio apartment ideally located in the heart of Nice. The property welcomes you with a spacious open-plan layout, featuring a comfortable sleeping area, a dining corner, and large windows that allow natural light to fill the space. Elegant finishes and thoughtful touches create...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTRE / CARRE D'OR : Ideally located just steps from Place Masséna in a beautiful building with a renovated façade and common areas, this is a stunning, air-conditioned 27 m² (Carrez law) studio in excellent condition. The apartment features a living area with an open-plan kitchen and a spacious shower room with a toilet, all finished to a high...
