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 West
NICE WEST / CORNICHE FLEURIE : Located in a small secure domain of 6 villas, splendid modern villa of 180sqm completely and luxuriously renovated with contemporary materials, offering numerous terraces and a large heated infinity pool. Built on 1503sqm of land planted with fruit trees, it consists of a large entrance hall with cupboards, superb living room with open plan...
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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 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 CENTER / MUSICIENS : A stone's throw from the tram, all amenities and shops, 5-room apartment of 149sqm located on the penultimate floor of a superb old building with an elevator and renovated common areas. South-North exposure. It offers a huge living room, a dining room with a semi-open kitchen, a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two other...
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,...
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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, superb fully renovated 33,2 m² one-bedroom apartment. The air-conditioned apartment offers excellent amenities (hardwood floors, double glazing, and a fully equipped kitchen). It's a perfect investment as a pied-à-terre or rental property. Seasonal...
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 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...
Nice Vieux Nice
NICE OLD TOWN : In the heart of the historic district of Nice, close to Place Saint François, superb 56sqm apartment with lots of charm and authenticity, renovated by an architect. Located on the 1st floor with 4 meters of ceiling height, it offers: a living room, an equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom. Sold furnished with seasonal rental authorization....
