The average price per m² in Gairaut (Nice) is 6 084 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 4,3 to 6 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market rose 6,2 % over 5 years and rose 28,1 % over the last 12 months, with about 22 transactions per year.
Illustration of the Gairaut district, Nice.
Apartments in Gairaut sell at an average price of around 6 084 €/m², based on prices actually recorded at signing (DVF transactions). The range of 4 254 to 5 956 €/m² covers half of all sales, the gap reflecting the floor, the aspect and the condition of the property. Change over five years: +6 %.
Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary, aggregated at district level using the IRIS zoning of INSEE. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.
After 5 731 €/m² in 2021, the average price in Gairaut reaches 6 084 €/m² in 2026, an increase of roughly +6 % over the period.
Nursery and primary schools in the hilltop area, secondary schools reachable by bus or car towards the north and the centre of Nice.
Local shops scattered along the hill roads. For the retail chains and the market, the Libération area and the centre are a few minutes away by car.
Local doctors and pharmacies in the district. Clinics and hospitals, notably towards Cimiez and the centre, reachable by car.
The Gairaut district, on the hills north of Nice, at more than 300 metres above sea level. Google Maps.
Gairaut occupies the hills north of Nice, at more than 300 metres above sea level. Long rural, the area was known for its Gairaut waterfall, built at the end of the nineteenth century when the waters of the Vésubie arrived, and for its terraces planted with olive and citrus trees.
Urban development here stayed moderate. The district gradually filled with detached villas and small residential complexes, taking advantage of the open views over the Baie des Anges and the hinterland. The fabric is airy, dominated by single-family houses and gardens.
Today, Gairaut retains the quiet, residential character of the heights. Its distance from the centre and its altitude make it a sought-after area for its living environment, favoured by buyers attached to peace and panoramas rather than to a central location.
The district mainly attracts families and main-residence buyers looking for a house with a garden and a view, as well as wealth-focused buyers drawn to the quiet and the setting of the heights. The proportion of detached villas and the distance from the centre steer demand towards buyers with a car, willing to prioritise space and peace over immediate proximity to shops and transport.
The average price in Gairaut is 6 084 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 4 254 to 5 956 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.
In price per m², the area sits in the lower average of the Nice districts, but the predominance of villas with land pushes up overall budgets. The panoramic views and the scarcity of properties support values.
Mostly villas and detached houses with a garden, along with a few small residential complexes and apartments. The market is dominated by the single-family housing of the heights.
Gairaut is more an area for main residences than for rental investment. The market here is wealth-focused and not very liquid, with few transactions a year. Properties with a view hold their value well over time.
This hilltop district is mainly reached by car. Several bus lines link the hills to the centre, but there is no tram service. A vehicle remains recommended for daily life.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).