Land for sale in the Alpes Maritimes (06)

Looking for a plot of land in the Alpes Maritimes?

Nice city centre: what are the options?

On the slopes of the hills that rise so quickly as you move away from the Riviera, finding a beautiful flat plot can be a challenge. Come and discover the building plots we have for sale, according to your building project and preferred area. By searching for “land 06”, you will find the listings on our website: land for sale in Vence, Valbonne, Grasse, Roquefort les Pins, le Rouret, Mouans Sartoux and other towns across the Alpes Maritimes. For your future villa, we will do everything in our power to be worthy of your trust and to find the best building plot to match your expectations on the French Riviera.

Why buy a building plot in the Alpes Maritimes?

With its abundant sunshine and Mediterranean climate, the city of Nice is ideal if you wish to settle there and build a home. Nice, the fifth-largest urban area in France with more than a million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, is generally fairly expensive; but by avoiding the most exclusive neighbourhoods (Masséna, Vieux-Port, Carré d’Or), you should be able to buy a plot of land while remaining close to the centre.

Such opportunities do nonetheless exist, as you will quickly discover by searching online, for example through the services of an estate agency.

Nice city centre

Contrary to what one might first assume, the city centre is not as densely built-up as in most of France’s major cities, owing to the local topography. It is, however, somewhat harder to find buildable land there. Close to the most elegant districts, the superb plots on Mont Boron, right by the sea to the south-east of the city, are the preserve of the wealthiest buyers seeking an exceptional location. Indeed, prices of over €2.5 million are not uncommon there.

The Libération district, also close to the centre, is more affordable, while sometimes offering magnificent plots close to all amenities: shops, major roads and public transport. If you appreciate the practical side of city living, Libération is a prime location for your future home.

Northern Nice: a good deal?

To find a reasonably priced building plot within Nice itself, you will often need to look to the northern districts, such as Gairaut. The appeal of these hillside areas, at the foot of the hinterland of Nice, is that they offer a peaceful setting as well as a beautiful view over the city below, perhaps stretching as far as the Riviera. Gairaut is a residential district where property prices are higher than the Nice average, but which offers an excellent quality of life.

If you are looking for a wooded plot of land with a generous surface area and a southern exposure, you may wish to focus on the northern districts of Nice. This is where you are most likely to find a leafy plot with a serene atmosphere and open views, provided you keep a little

distance from the A8 motorway, which runs through Nice from east to west.

Plenty of plots in quiet neighbourhoods

Many plots are available in the quiet northern districts, at prices that vary depending on what is included. Most standard offers, covering the land alone, are priced at €300,000–€350,000. Allow €600,000–€700,000 for plots sold with planning permission. Prices can sometimes climb beyond the €900,000 mark if the sale includes an architect-designed villa. These example prices apply to most districts outside the Riviera.

Buying a plot near Nice

You also have the option of looking to the towns bordering Nice:

Saint-Laurent du Var and Cagnes-sur-Mer to the west, Villefranche and Beaulieu sur Mer to the east, or you could venture further into the hinterland, to Colomars for example, to the north-west. You will then need to allow for a certain distance from Nice city centre.

A peaceful way of life

The advantage of these towns on the edge of the great city of Nice is that they offer a more peaceful way of life. Buying a beautiful plot there will also cost you less, with prices below €300,000 for a surface area almost always greater than 600 square metres. Thanks to the proximity of Nice, you can benefit from the support of numerous estate agencies, which make ideal partners if you wish to secure exclusivity on the land sale.