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 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. Living room onto a South facing terrace with panoramic sea view, independent kitchen, 2 bedrooms onto a balcony, bathroom. Cellar. Parking possible. Perfect location for a pieds à terre next to the tram and the...
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NICE COLLINES / BELLET: Beautiful flat, sunny and quiet area for this plot with planning permission for a two-story house with 4 bedrooms, a terrace plus pergola, a swimming pool, and two parking spaces. Sea view in the background. File available upon request. Great opportunity. Agency fees included.
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ: In one of Cimiez's most sought-after residences, just ten minutes from the town center, remarkable 171.20 m2 garden-level 4-room apartment with large 75 m2 southwest-facing terrace, unoverlooked. This exceptional property comprises an entrance hall, a spacious, light-filled 44.51 m2 living/dining room opening onto the terrace, a sumptuous, fully-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing...
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NICE / CARRÉ D’OR: Victor Hugo boulevard, in a nice Bourgeois building, come and visit on the top floor without lift, five lovely furnished and mighty bedrooms between 14 and 17sqm rented to students that sharing a room with an equipped kitchen, a shower-room and an independent toilets. Lot of charm. Rented until the end of May. And next you...
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NICE / Cyrille Besset : In a lovely house, we offer this pleasant 38m2 apartment on the ground floor. The entrance leads to a living room with mezzanine sleeping area, an independent kitchen opening onto a 10m2 west-facing terrace, a shower room/toilet and a dressing room. Ideal for residence or rental investment. Near bus, shops and 5 mns walk to...
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NICE / Bld MONTREAL: Located in a small residence of 16 apartments, well-maintained and sought after, a few steps from shops and amenities, school, come and discover this beautiful 3-room apartment of 77 m², enjoying a panoramic view of Nice, the mountains and the sea in the background. The entrance leads to a rotonde living room, a fully equipped separate...
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NICE CENTER / CESSOLE AREA : Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac at the beginning of Boulevard de Cessole, in a commanding position, this charming 1928 Niçoise house is in excellent condition, enjoying maximum sunshine and superb panoramic views of the city and the sea. Built on two levels with two separate entrances, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, living...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON: Sole agent, Nice Properties offers you for sale a magnificent, ultra-contemporary villa located in the prestigious Mont Boron area, boasting exceptional panoramic sea views in a quiet and sought-after residential setting, within easy reach of amenities, the sea, and the port. The property features a spacious living room with an open-plan kitchen of approximately 100 sq m,...
