Property in the old town of Nice
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Value my propertyThe narrow streets, cours Saleya and place Rossetti. Old buildings that need reading before they are bought.
In brief
The old town sits between the Castle hill, cours Saleya and the Paillon gardens. The housing is almost all old, built between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, with layouts that vary greatly from one building to the next and sometimes unusual floor areas.
The area is lively by day with its shops and market, and by night with its restaurants and bars. That is its charm, and it is also the first thing to weigh before buying here to live.
The property market
Two neighbouring flats can have nothing in common. The quality of a home in the old town depends as much on its own condition as on the building around it: upkeep, management of the common parts, works voted through. All of it bears directly on value and on how easily it sells again.
The absence of a lift and the vertical layout of these buildings are the rule rather than the exception. A third floor with no lift rules out a share of buyers, and that shows in the price.
What you will find here
Small flats
Studios and one-bedroom flats, the dominant format here and much sought after to let.
Flats with a view
Over place Rossetti, cours Saleya or the rooftops. The premium is clear.
Unusual properties
Old proportions, high ceilings, irregular layouts. Worth visiting with an open mind.
Whole buildings
Rare but they exist, and they interest investors who want control of the building.
Living here
Everything is on foot: the cours Saleya market, the beach, place Massena, the Castle hill. The tramway runs along the edge of the area.
Car access is very limited and parking is all but non-existent. This is a place you live without a car, or with a space rented outside.
Streets worth knowing
- Place RossettiThe heart of the old town, with its cathedral and its terraces. Flats facing the square carry a premium.
- Cours SaleyaThe flower and produce market. South-facing sea views are the most highly valued here.
- Rue Droite and rue de la PrefectureThe historic axes, with housing stock that changes from one number to the next.
Frequently asked questions
Can you live in the old town all year?
Yes, many locals do. The street matters: the evening bustle is not the same from one axis to the next.
Are there lifts?
Rarely. It is one of the first things that sets value here.
Is it a good buy-to-let?
Demand is strong, but short-term letting is regulated by the city. Check before buying.
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