PALAIS MYOSOTIS

Palais Myosotis, a modernist residence in the heart of the Quartier des Fleurs

Located at 12 avenue des Fleurs, right in the Quartier des Fleurs–Gambetta, Palais Myosotis is an emblematic post-war residence in Nice. Just a stone’s throw from boulevards Grosso and Gambetta, in a central yet residential urban environment, the building enjoys a sought-after location for those who wish to live in a quiet setting while remaining close to the city centre.

A 1950s building

Palais Myosotis was built in the mid-1950s, at a time when Nice was undergoing major transformation after the Second World War. Architect Alexandre Pace designed a residential building of type R+6 (ground floor plus six upper floors) for a real estate investment company created specifically for the project.

With a height of around 23 metres and about twenty main units, the residence is part of the wave of modern constructions that accompanied the densification of the city centre, while maintaining a human scale, aligned with the spirit of the neighbourhood.

A “Modern Movement” style inspired by Art Deco

From an architectural point of view, Palais Myosotis belongs to the Modern Movement, while keeping a nod to the Art Deco compositions of the 1930s. Its façade is structured around:

• a pronounced central projection,
• framed by wide continuous balconies ending in rounded corners,
• very clear horizontal lines, highlighted by the railings.

The overall impression is one of sobriety and regularity, typical of the 1950s, while still offering a strong architectural reading: simple volumes, a rhythmic façade, and deep loggias providing comfortable outdoor spaces for the apartments.

A prime location: avenue des Fleurs

Avenue des Fleurs is one of the emblematic streets of the Gambetta sector. It runs from west to east between boulevard Grosso and boulevard Gambetta and extends the very chic boulevard Victor-Hugo. Historically, this area has been marked by the construction of prestigious hotels and “palais” with varied architectures, from the Belle Époque to the 1920s, before more modern buildings such as Palais Myosotis were erected.

The residence is also close to character properties such as Villa Zerline and various consular representations, confirming the residential and institutional character of the area.

Who lives at Palais Myosotis?

Without intruding on residents’ privacy, we can sketch a typical profile of the people attracted by this type of residence and by the Quartier des Fleurs:

• working professionals (executives, liberal professions) who want to be close to the centre and public transport,
• retirees looking for a flat, convenient area with shops nearby,
• investors seeking properties that are easy to rent (studios and one-bedroom apartments) or well-located family apartments.

The Quartier des Fleurs is highly sought-after both for rental investment and main residence, thanks to its mix of former “palais”, bourgeois buildings and more recent residences, including Palais Myosotis.

Palais Myosotis today

Today, Palais Myosotis fits perfectly into the identity of the neighbourhood: a 1950s building with a modernist style softened by Art Deco echoes, located on an elegant, residential avenue.

For both buyers and sellers, it offers an attractive balance between:

• a central location,
• understated architectural quality, well integrated into the urban fabric,
• a reasonably sized condominium,
• the strong appeal of the Quartier des Fleurs on the Nice property market.