The Belle Époque Régina palace behind the cypresses and Roman ruins of the Parc des Arènes in Cimiez

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Buying a Belle Époque apartment in Nice: what to look for

High ceilings, mouldings, parquet and wrought-iron balconies: the Belle Époque apartment is the classic home of Nice. Here is where to find them, what makes a good one, and what to check before you buy.

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Photo: GFreihalter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited

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A low stone house with tall windows, seen across a gravel garden

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