Nice - Saint Pierre de Feric

The Origins of the Saint-Pierre-de-Féric Neighborhood

Located on the hills between Fabron and Nice Nord, the Saint-Pierre-de-Féric neighborhood extends from the Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves park to beyond the A8 highway, which runs beneath the Corniche des Oliviers. It derives its name from the main hill on which it developed. It is part of the four "Saint" hills, including Saint-Pancrace to the north, Saint-Sylvestre, and Saint-Barthélemy. Once rural, the area was still agricultural when a network of roads was created in 1922 to facilitate access to the farms. The Corniche des Oliviers, linking Saint-Pierre-de-Féric to Saint-Pancrace, was inaugurated in 1931. Like many of Nice’s hilltop farms, the crops on Saint-Pierre-de-Féric were gradually replaced by horticultural enterprises dedicated to carnations. The massive urbanization of the metropolis in the 1960s and 70s transformed the neighborhood into a primarily residential area. However, its topography and history have preserved it from overly dense development: Saint-Pierre-de-Féric primarily features individual houses and villas in a still very green environment. Discover all the properties for sale in the neighborhood through our agency specializing in real estate in Saint-Pierre-de-Féric, Nice.

Highlights of the Saint-Pierre-de-Féric Neighborhood

Above the Saint-Nicolas Cathedral of Nice and the large university campus of Nice Sophia Antipolis, the Saint-Pierre-de-Féric neighborhood stretches on either side of the Vallon des Sabatiers, up to the Vallon de Magnan to the west and the Vallon des Sablières. It offers several unique viewpoints of the Baie des Anges, such as those from the Corniches de la Conque, and up to the Mercantour massif from the highest points of the neighborhood, like the Corniche des Oliviers or the Chemin de la Costière. On the Var side, the Corniche de Magnan overlooks the Boulevard de la Madeleine. Everywhere, terraced buildings offer unobstructed views, either to the west or the east. The lower part of the neighborhood is located 400 meters from the Baumettes and 500 meters from the Promenade des Anglais. Below the Conque are the Lycée du Parc Impérial and the prestigious Nice Lawn Tennis Club. On the other side, to the north of the neighborhood, there is an equestrian center.

Living in the Saint-Pierre-de-Féric Neighborhood

The Saint-Pierre-de-Féric neighborhood is calm, residential, and upscale. The landscape is preserved, very green, and the buildings consist of individual villas with gardens or parks, often with swimming pools and even tennis courts. The area is sought after for its location and panoramic views. Local shops will be found on the outskirts of the residential area, along the Boulevard de la Madeleine, near Saint-Philippe, or in the neighboring Saint-Sylvestre neighborhood. Families wishing to settle in this highly residential area will find the charm of a small village around the Saint-Pierre-de-Féric school and the chapel of the same name, on the Corniche des Oliviers. To the west of the neighborhood, the École Primaire des Genêts serves children from the Costière area. The neighborhood is also sought after for its easy access to the city center, the airport, and the A8 highway, which allows for quick departures towards Italy or Cannes. The neighborhood’s corniches are served by various bus lines.