Nice - Musiciens

The Origins of the Musicians District

North of the Carré d’Or, from Boulevard Victor-Hugo to Avenue Thiers, the Thiers district is commonly referred to as the Musicians District, a nod to its streets named after famous composers: Place Mozart, and streets such as Verdi, Berlioz, Rossini, Offenbach, and Gounod crisscross the area. Some of these composers, like Berlioz and Verdi, stayed in Nice, a popular destination among the nobility and bourgeoisie in the 19th century. The urbanization of the district began after the annexation of the County of Nice by France in 1860. Many vegetable gardens were then replaced by palaces that are now typical of the neighborhoods surrounding the old town. The Musicians District is emblematic of Nice's eclectic Belle Époque architecture, featuring private buildings and hotels constructed between the late 19th century and World War I. The district has been home to celebrities from the 19th century to the present day, including Joseph Kessel at 3 Rue Auber, Gaston Leroux at 53 Boulevard Gambetta, Queen Victoria on Rue du Maréchal Joffre, singer Albany Debriège on Rue de Russie, and painter Marie Bashkirtseff on Avenue Baquis. Discover all the properties for sale in the district with our agency, a specialist in real estate in Nice Musiciens.

The Highlights of the Musicians District

The Musicians District is home to a large number of remarkable Belle Époque palaces and villas, including the colonial-style Palais Atlanta, Palais Gustave Nadaud, Palais Sapho with its domed tower, Palais Gounod with its bright yellow facade, the Art Nouveau adorned Palais du Square, the neoclassical-inspired Palais Victor-Hugo, and the Renaissance-inspired Médicis. These prestigious buildings today house high-end individual apartments or hotels. In the southwest of the Musicians District lies the Alsace-Lorraine Garden, at the corner of Boulevard Victor-Hugo and Boulevard Gambetta. The district owes its current appearance to the rise of the railway, which fueled Nice's tourism boom and the growth of this area. The SNCF train station is located north of the Musicians District on Avenue Thiers. Centrally located, the Musicians District is close to other key city sites: 200 meters from Villa Masséna, 350 meters from Albert 1er Garden, and 500 meters from the gates of the old town.

Living in the Musicians District

Close to the city center and the old town, the Musicians District is appreciated not only for its architectural quality but also for the vibrant community life it offers its residents. Inhabitants find local shops and services, restaurants, green spaces, and playgrounds. The proximity to the SNCF train station is a significant advantage, enabling a walkable lifestyle. The district also houses a kindergarten, a primary school, and a business school. Many professionals have established themselves in the area, offering a wide range of medical practitioners, as well as law firms and legal consultants. The most recent residences feature private parking. In the heart of the district, the Mozart parking garage also simplifies parking for residents and visitors alike. The tramway provides easy access to the airport from the district. Prices in the Thiers-Musiciens area are high, but the quality of the offerings is equally impressive.