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Luxury Villas and Apartments in Nice
Sea-view villas and apartments above the Baie des Anges, from Mont Boron to Fabron and the hills towards Èze
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A real city on the Riviera, with the sea at the end of every street
Nice is the one place on the Côte d'Azur that never stops being a city. It has a baroque old town of ochre lanes, a morning flower market, a Roman past up in Cimiez and a seafront promenade of some seven kilometres that the English paid for in the 1820s. Since 2021 it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list as the Winter Resort Town of the Riviera.
Our Nice collection runs to 50+ homes, from apartments with sea views in Fabron and Saint-Roch to villas with pools on the slopes of Mont Boron, and a few further along the coast in Èze and towards Monaco. The largest have up to 7 bedrooms.
Here is a guide to the neighbourhoods, the coast on either side and the best time to come.
Nice at a glance
- Properties
- 50+ villas and apartments, with up to 7 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,400 to £7,300 a week, from around £800
- Best areas
- Mont Boron, Fabron, Cimiez and near the old town, with Èze and Villefranche close by
- Best time
- May to October for the sea; February for the Carnival
- Airport
- Nice Côte d'Azur, around 20 minutes from the centre
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Crepuscule Saint-Jean Nice: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Nice7 bedrooms
Villa Safran Saint-Jean Eze: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Eze5 bedrooms
Villa Safran Vinaigrier Nice: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool – Nice French Riviera6 bedrooms
Chateau Ezai Eze: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Eze5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Nice
Mont Boron for villas with pools above the port, Fabron and the western hills for apartments with long sea views, Cimiez for museums and quiet, and Villefranche, Èze and Monaco a short drive east.
Hillsides, a port and an old town
Mont Boron rises east of the port, a wooded headland of Belle Époque villas and pine-scented lanes, with the sixteenth-century Fort du Mont Alban at the top. It's the place for a house with a pool and the whole bay laid out below.
Fabron, on the western side, is quieter and residential, and its apartments look across the Baie des Anges towards the airport and Cap d'Antibes. Cimiez, on the hill north of the centre, is where Queen Victoria wintered, and Saint-Roch and the streets near the port put you within walking distance of Vieux Nice and its restaurants.
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Matisse, Chagall and the Cours Saleya
Matisse lived in Nice from 1917 until his death in 1954, and the Musée Matisse sits among olive trees and Roman ruins in Cimiez. The Musée National Marc Chagall is just down the hill, and the Villa Masséna on the Promenade tells the story of the city's years as a winter resort.
In Vieux Nice, the Cours Saleya has flowers and produce every morning except Monday, when the antiques dealers take over. Climb the Colline du Château afterwards for the best view of the city, the port and the long curve of the bay.
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Villefranche, Èze and Monaco
Three corniche roads run east from Nice, each higher than the last. Villefranche-sur-Mer is ten minutes away, with a deep natural harbour and a chapel painted by Jean Cocteau. Beyond lies Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with its gardens.
Èze sits on a rock above the sea, a medieval village of steep lanes topped by an exotic garden, and the Nietzsche path winds down from there to the shore. Monaco is around half an hour by car, or less by the coastal train, which is often the cleverer choice in summer.
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Socca, Carnival and a long warm autumn
Niçois cooking is its own thing, closer to Liguria than to Paris: socca, a chickpea pancake eaten hot from the oven, pissaladière with onions and anchovies, stuffed courgette flowers, and the salade niçoise that locals will tell you never contains cooked vegetables. A glass of rosé from Bellet, the city's own small wine appellation, goes well with all of it.
The sea is warm enough from June to September, and October is often lovely. In February the Carnival fills the Place Masséna and the Promenade, flower battles included. Our concierge can arrange beach club loungers, boat days, restaurant tables and transfers.
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Villa Celadon Anse Mariniere Nice: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Rooftop Pool & Sea Views – Nice3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £8,281 a week
Villa Clarte Villefranche Nice: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Nice4 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £7,889 a week
Chateau Eze Belle: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Eze2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £7,210 a week
Chateau Bellet Nice: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Swimming Pool – Nice4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,489 a week
Villa Safran Fabron Nice: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View – Nice3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,300 a week
Chateau Garoupe Nice: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview – Nice4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,286 a week
Mas Esterel Nice: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview – Nice4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,747 a week
Chateau Fenocchio Nice: Stylish 2-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views & Air Conditioning – Nice2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £4,991 a weekWhy book your home in Nice with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Nice's homes range from apartments above the Promenade to villas high on Mont Boron, and we know which have a garden, which are within walking distance of the old town, and which you'll need a car for. With 50+ properties in Nice, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Airport transfers, beach club reservations, boat days to Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, restaurant tables in Vieux Nice, Carnival seats and car hire. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Nice?
Mont Boron suits those who want a villa with a pool and wide views over the port and bay. Fabron and the western hills are quieter, with long sea views, while Cimiez and the streets near the old town put museums and restaurants within reach.
How far is Nice airport from the city?
Nice Côte d'Azur airport is on the western edge of the city, around 20 minutes from the centre by road. Monaco is around 40 minutes away, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are the beaches in Nice sandy?
No. The beaches along the Promenade des Anglais are pebble, so beach shoes help. Private beach clubs along the front rent out loungers and parasols, and there are sandier beaches a short drive away towards Villefranche and Antibes.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in Nice?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Nice cost?
Across our 50+ properties in Nice, weekly rates typically range from £2,400 to £7,300, with the most affordable from around £800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit Nice?
May to October is best for the sea, with July and August the busiest months. Spring and autumn are good for walking and sightseeing, and the Carnival takes place each February.
Are there homes in Nice for large groups?
Yes. Our Nice collection includes properties with up to 7 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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