Residence
LE PALACE
In the heart of the Carré d’Or, Le Palace continues the spirit of Nice’s most prestigious addresses. Built in the 1960s on the site of the former Palace Hôtel, the residence combines modernist lines, wraparound balconies, and a peaceful inner courtyard. Between rue Alphonse-Karr and Maréchal-Joffre, everything is within walking distance: boutiques, tram, and the Promenade. A landmark residence designed for urban comfort and the gentle lifestyle of Nice.
Located in the heart of the Carré d’Or, between rue Alphonse-Karr (nos. 2 to 8) and rue du Maréchal-Joffre (nos. 11, 11 bis, 11 ter), Le Palace is one of the major residential complexes that shaped the center of Nice in the 20th century. The property footprint corresponds to cadastral plots KT 0019 and 0026 on the 2024 register.
Origins and history
Le Palace was built in the early 1960s, during a period of rapid modernization in the city center. The building permit was filed in 1962, followed by a revised permit in 1965. The architect was Honoré Aubert (1885–1974), a prolific Niçois designer whose work evolved from Art Deco to modernism, and whose firm was particularly active after the war. The building was erected on the site of the former “Palace Hôtel” and its garden.
Before its demolition, the hotel had been remodeled around 1912 by Charles Dalmas, one of the great names of Belle Époque architecture in Nice; his work notably focused on the facades, redesigned in a more decorative style.
Architecture and composition
Le Palace is a large-scale complex built in reinforced concrete with stucco finish, seven stories above a basement, occupying a triangular plot. Its setback site plan creates, on the Alphonse-Karr side, a landscaped open courtyard serving as an entrance area. A perforated fence and two small commercial pavilions mark the boundary between public and private space. The curved inner facades are unified by the continuous balcony; on the Joffre side, concrete screens accentuate the stairwells. The end walls feature setbacks with terraces on the upper floors, and a concrete pergola crowns the top level. The flat roof is not accessible. Staircases are built within the structure, and the building is served by elevators.
The main entrances open onto the planted courtyard; rue Maréchal-Joffre includes three smaller entrances, comparable to service access points. The ground floor features retail units, reflecting the mixed-use purpose (residential and commercial) typical of the city center.
A central lifestyle, between calm and prestige
Nestled along one of the most sought-after streets in the city center, the residence enjoys a prime location close to shops, public transport, and the Promenade. In local real estate literature, Le Palace is regularly described as a high-end residence, offering well-maintained services (caretaker and concierge, depending on listings) and the rare amenity of a quiet garden courtyard sheltered from the street.