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
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 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 West
NICE / MAGNAN: Just 5 minutes from the Promenade des Anglais and all amenities, exceptional 380 m² prestige property with swimming pool set in 3500 m² grounds planted with magnificent trees, including olive, cedar, palm, eucalyptus, avocado and lemon. The garden has been classified by the city of Nice as a Jardin Remarquable. This unique three-storey villa with a beautiful...
Nice Mont Boron
NICE MONT BORON : In a dominant position, 10 minutes walk from the sea and 300 meters from public transport, magnificent 128sqm Penthouse with two terraces 88sqm and 16sqm enjoying an exceptional view of the sea. Located on the 2nd and last floor of a building with porticos, colonnades and terraces, built in 1863 on a plot of 3,000sqm, this...
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 Gairaut
NICE COLLINES / GAIRAUT : Sole agent. Located in a quiet dominant position, this beautiful and sunny Neo-Provençal villa, built in 2002, offers 10 rooms on 3 levels. The entrance serves a living/dining room which opens onto a South-facing terrace of 63sqm enjoying a superb panoramic view of the sea, city and hills, a lounge with bar area, a kitchen...
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...
Nice
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...
Nice Gairaut
NICE / GAIRAUT: Built on a 2500 m2 landscaped plot, this villa boasts a privileged location, both quiet and sunny and close to the town center, and extends on three levels, comprising 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms. From the moment you enter the villa, you'll be seduced by its contemporary comfort. On the first floor, you'll find a 64 m²...
Nice Cimiez
NICE / BAS CIMIEZ: We offer you this R+2 building consisting of 4 fully renovated 4-room apartments, one of which is occupied under a vacant lease. These air-conditioned 72 sqm apartments each have outdoor spaces (terrace and/or small garden) and each benefit from a garage, parking in front of their garage, and a cellar. Great opportunity for rental investment. File...
