Nice and the Riviera
11 areas, sorted by how you want to live
Quarter by quarter
Nice is a city of distinct quarters, from the ochre lanes of the Old Town and the Belle Époque streets of the Carré d’Or to the villas on its hills. Here is the character of each, and what living there is like.
Old Town
Ochre lanes and baroque squares.
Vieux Nice is the beating heart of the Riviera: a maze of ochre lanes, baroque churches and lively squares between the sea and Castle Hill. Ideal for buyers who want authentic character, a pied-à-terre or a rental investment.
9 homes for sale here
Carré d’Or
Elegant streets by the Promenade.
The Carré d'Or is Nice's golden square: elegant Belle Époque and Art Deco buildings, designer boutiques and the Promenade des Anglais on the doorstep. The city's most prestigious central address for both living and investing.
12 homes for sale here
Nice centre
Place Masséna and the tram at the door.
Nice centre is the city's beating commercial heart: Place Masséna, the green Promenade du Paillon, Avenue Jean Médecin and the lively Libération market. Everything within walking distance, with Nice's best transport links on the doorstep.
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Musicians
Belle Époque façades on calm streets.
The Musicians' Quarter is central Nice at its most elegant and residential: tree-lined streets named after great composers, Belle Époque buildings and a calm, village-like feel. Within walking distance of the sea, Place Masséna and the train station.
1 home for sale here
Wilson
A quiet, leafy quarter in the centre.
Wilson is one of central Nice's best-kept secrets: a calm, elegant residential quarter of bourgeois buildings and leafy squares, tucked between Place Masséna, the Promenade du Paillon and the Port. Central living with a neighbourhood feel.
1 home for sale here
Promenade des Anglais
Sea views along the Baie des Anges.
The Promenade des Anglais is Nice's legendary seafront: seven kilometres of palm trees, blue chairs and uninterrupted views over the Baie des Anges. The address for buyers who want the Mediterranean right outside their window.
12 homes for sale here
Port
Italianate façades around the harbour.
The Port of Nice is the city's most colourful district: Italianate façades around a historic harbour, a buzzing food and antiques scene, and Castle Hill and the sea on the doorstep. Popular with buyers who want character, views and growth potential.
25 homes for sale here
Mont Boron
Belle Époque villas among the pines.
Mont Boron is Nice's most exclusive hillside: Belle Époque villas and residences with pools set among pine forest, with panoramic views over the Baie des Anges and Villefranche. Peace and nature, just minutes from the Port and the city centre.
7 homes for sale here
Cimiez
Belle Époque palaces and Roman gardens.
Cimiez is Nice’s most elegant residential hill: Belle Époque palaces, gardens and Roman ruins, a few minutes above the city centre. Calm, green and generous in space, it suits families and buyers who want room to breathe.
No homes for sale here at the moment
Fabron
Villas above the Baie des Anges.
Fabron is the residential hillside on the west of Nice, rising from the Promenade des Anglais. Villas and residences in gardens look out over the Baie des Anges, minutes from the airport and the sea.
1 home for sale here
Outside Nice
Villefranche, Cap Ferrat and the hills.
Beyond Nice lie the Riviera's most coveted addresses: Villefranche, Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu and Èze towards Monaco, and Cannes and Saint-Tropez to the west. Sea-view villas, sheltered bays and village life.
1 home for sale here
Photo credits
Musicians: Indigo&fushia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Cimiez: GFreihalter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Outside Nice: Shaunwiltshire · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
Which area suits you?
In Nice, the right neighbourhood matters as much as the right apartment. Tell us how you want to live on the Riviera, whether for a few weeks a year or all year round, and we will show you where to look.
These are starting points. Our team knows every street, building and price level in Nice and along the coast, and is glad to talk it through with you.
A pied-à-terre in the heart of town
A lock-up-and-leave base within walking distance of the sea, the markets and the best restaurants, with the tram and the airport close at hand.
Space for a family
Larger apartments and houses on calm, leafy streets, close to schools, parks and everyday shops, with room to settle in all year round.
A view of the sea
Terraces and balconies over the Baie des Anges, from the seafront of the Promenade to the hillsides of Mont Boron and the villages along the coast.
Not sure where to look?
Tell us how you want to live and what you are looking for. We suggest the quarters that fit, and let you know when the right home comes in.