The Carré d'or: Nice's flagship area

15 April 2022

Between the sea and the mountains, you will find Nice, capital of the French Riviera. Bright and rich in cultural heritage, Nice has everything to please tourists, but also residents. Pleasant to live in summer as well as in winter, this city has been able to develop and diversify in many ways. Nice has recently been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has become the greenest city in France. And its goal is to become the most ecological city in the country.

Like all cities, Nice has several flagship areas such as
- The Carre d'Or area
- Musicians' area
- Garibaldi area
- The Port area
- Mont Boron area
- Cimiez area
Ashley&Parker
, Nice real estate group is present in the 4 most dynamic area: Carré d'Or, Garibaldi, Cimiez, and Mont Boron.

Today, we have decided to talk to you about the Carré d'Or, an area that has a strong meaning for us, because it is there that we established our first real estate agency, about twenty years ago. This area is located in the heart of the city, between the Promenade des Anglais and the Boulevard Victor Hugo. This area of Nice has different faces, it is at the same time residential, tourist and commercial.

We have become experts in the area and we would like to share with you our tips so that you can discover the best restaurants, activities, hotels...

The Carré d'Or is full of restaurants, but it's hard to tell the difference between a tourist trap and a good restaurant. Here are our top 3 favorite restaurants:

- Nespo “The place to be” - 48 Bd Victor Hugo, 06000 Nice -

Located in the heart of the Carré d'Or on the Boulevard Victor Hugo, Nespo is a Nice-Italian address. Classy and distinguished, this very atmospheric and elegant restaurant is renowned for its delicious, fresh, and refined dishes.


- La Trattoria “spécialités italiennes” - 37 rue de France, 06000 Nice - 

This restaurant is an institution in the Carré d'Or area. If you like good pizzas or typical Italian dishes, you are at the right place! The desserts are delicious and the price is correct. Without forgetting the service which is irreproachable and fast.

- Le Séjour Café “cuisine authentique” - 11 rue Grimaldi, 06000 Nice - 

Close to the Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas and Saint Alexandra, this restaurant promises exceptional French and Mediterranean cuisine. The cozy and warm decoration gives a lot of charm to this restaurant which is listed in the Michelin Guide.

Who says the city center says trendy bars! We have found you a few dance bars that are very appreciated by our teams. To start your evening, go to La Havane. You will be transported to a tropical universe of the Caribbean... Sip a delicious cocktail while appreciating the decoration and the exotic music of this atypical place of the Golden Square.
Do you want to continue the evening until the end of the night? Then head for "Au son des guitares"! Only a few meters away from La Havane is a dancing place with live bands that will ignite your evenings!


The Carré d'Or is a very dynamic neighborhood that offers a variety of activities. For movie lovers, meet at the Variété cinema at 5 boulevard Victor Hugo. You will be immersed in the world of the 60s thanks to its vintage decoration which has not changed in all these years! But don't be fooled by appearances, this independent cinema offers recent films and blockbusters.

For art lovers, go to the Masséna museum. This architectural gem on the Promenade des Anglais houses art collections on the history of the Riviera. But this museum does not only have works of art, it is itself a work of art. Its sumptuous decor, period furniture, and ancient objects decorate this building and make it incredibly exceptional.


Palm trees at the entrance, a shining façade, and an incredible history... Yes, we are talking about the famous Casino Ruhl located on the Promenade des Anglais. This emblematic place of Nice, will offer you several games of money, of which slot machines, tables of games to play Blackjack, Poker, or Roulette. But also, shows and a restaurant.


Discover our special map "favorite addresses" of the Carré d'Or! Don't hesitate to share your favorite addresses in the Carré d'Or in comments under this article!

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