Nice - Saint Roch

Origins of the Saint-Roch Neighborhood

In the eastern sector of Nice, Saint-Roch is an old industrial area that has gradually transitioned to a residential neighborhood. On the left bank of the Paillon River, the former warehouses and factories have been replaced by large, modern residential buildings. The proximity of the freight railway station led to the neighborhood being heavily bombed in 1944 during the liberation of Provence. Saint-Roch is centered around the wide Boulevard Saint-Roch, west of the Vinaigrier Park. It starts in the west along the banks of the Paillon and extends 800 to 1000 meters east to Boulevard Bischoffsheim. The southern boundary of the Saint-Roch neighborhood is marked by Boulevard du Mont-Boron. To the north, it extends to Roquebillière up to the A8 and the Paillon Penetrator. The establishment of Nice Saint-Roch station, now entirely dedicated to freight, significantly contributed to the neighborhood's population growth and urbanization in the early 20th century.

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Highlights of the Saint-Roch Neighborhood

Saint-Roch features several notable buildings, including higher education institutions such as the Graduate School of Management (IAE), the Saint-Jean d’Angély university center with its university library, the student center, and a branch of CROUS Nice-Toulon. The neighborhood's history is closely linked to the railway history of the city. Today, in the Saint-Roch-Roquebillière area, you'll find the Nice Riquier station to the south, Nice Pont-Michel station near the Pasteur Hospital, and Nice Saint-Roch station at Avenue Denis-Semeria. The neighborhood also boasts excellent sports and cultural facilities, including the Vauban complex with an athletics stadium, squash courts, and tennis courts, the Pape-Jean XXIII stadium, and the Saint-Roch complex which includes Louis Braille and Saint-Roch stadiums, the Saint-Roch swimming pool, a playground, a city stadium, and the Georges Carlin municipal stadium. The immediate proximity to the Côte d’Azur Observatory, the Vinaigrier hills, and the Malgarach valleys is a significant asset for this densely urbanized area.

Living in the Saint-Roch Neighborhood

Residents of Saint-Roch appreciate the neighborhood's village-like atmosphere, particularly around the town center, the Saint-Roch church, its market, and local shops. A lively and multicultural area, Saint-Roch is also multigenerational. The arrival of the tramway, which runs along Boulevard Saint-Roch, connects the neighborhood to the Pasteur Hospital, the Old Town, and the seafront, leading to a highly valued urban redevelopment. Public infrastructure, commercial areas, and green spaces have been redesigned and revitalized. Saint-Roch is thus well-connected to the rest of the city and highly accessible while offering an authentic and friendly neighborhood life. Real estate prices remain moderate with varied properties: large rental buildings next to smaller, flower-filled streets with a more open urban landscape and lower buildings. The neighborhood attracts both families and students. Moving towards Roquebillière, you will find individual houses and beautiful villas on the hillside.