Located at 10 boulevard Dubouchage in Nice, the building known as the former Villa Sainte-Anne, also called Villa Georges, reflects the architectural evolution of the city since the end of the 19th century. A former detached villa turned urban building, this address combines residential history with a central location, close to shops, public transport and the main arteries of Nice.
Its history, marked by several successive transformations, illustrates the development of the city centre of Nice and the gradual shift of large private mansions into buildings integrated into the urban fabric.
The Carabacel district
Villa Georges is located on boulevard Dubouchage, in the Carabacel area, in the heart of Nice. This central district offers a convenient setting for reaching shops, restaurants, services and the main hubs of city centre life.
The Durandy tramway stop is right nearby, while avenue Jean-Médecin, place Masséna and the Old Town can all be reached on foot. This location allows for an urban daily life, with good public transport links and quick access to the different districts of Nice.
The former Villa Sainte-Anne, now Villa Georges
The history of this property begins in 1877, when Bélisaire Boissier, a famous Parisian confectioner, had a villa built and named Sainte-Anne. Originally, the building comprised a ground floor and one upper floor. After its owner's death in 1890, the property was put up for sale and then acquired by Katya Dolgorouki, widow of Tsar Alexander II.
In 1891, she had an additional floor added to the villa. The transformations continued in 1932, when the Ras-Allard family, who had bought the property in 1923, had three more levels added. An annex was also built in 1933 in the southern part of the former garden, at the corner of boulevard Dubouchage and rue Provana.
These successive stages profoundly changed the appearance of the original residence. The former villa is now part of a multi-storey building, characteristic of the gradual densification of central Nice. Its history nevertheless remains closely tied to that of the large residential estates that shaped the city's urbanisation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is the value of an apartment at 10 boulevard Dubouchage?
10 boulevard Dubouchage enjoys a central location, in an area sought after for its proximity to shops, public transport and the main addresses of the city centre. The value of an apartment nevertheless depends on several criteria, including its surface area, floor, overall condition, orientation and the quality of its amenities.
According to Meilleurs Agents estimates as of 1 September 2026, the average price of apartments at this address is €6,658/m², with an indicative range of €3,705 to €8,979/m². These figures are a property estimate and do not correspond to an average calculated from sales specific to the building. On the MLS Côte d'Azur website, an apartment was sold in 2021 for €330,000, or €6,909.09/m².
To determine the value of an apartment in Villa Georges, it is therefore necessary to study its characteristics and compare them with relevant local market references. A personalised valuation makes it possible to better take into account the specific features of the building and of each unit.
Our agency's view on Villa Georges
Villa Georges stands out for its singular history and its location in the heart of Nice. The building's successive transformations tell part of the city's urban evolution, from the detached villas of the 19th century to city-centre buildings.
For a buyer, the appeal of this address lies in particular in its central location and its proximity to public transport and shops. For an owner, knowing the building's history and analysing the unit's characteristics precisely are useful elements for positioning the property on the Nice real estate market.
As part of a real estate investment on the French Riviera, location is an important criterion, but it must always be assessed alongside the property's own characteristics and market conditions at the time of sale.
FAQ about Villa Georges
Where is Villa Georges in Nice?
The former Villa Sainte-Anne is located at 10 boulevard Dubouchage, in the Carabacel area, in the heart of Nice.
Why is the building called Villa Georges and the former Villa Sainte-Anne?
Villa Sainte-Anne is its original name. The name Villa Georges is also used to refer to this building, but the exact date on which this new name appeared is not established with certainty in the historical sources consulted.
When was Villa Georges built?
The villa was built in 1877 for Bélisaire Boissier. It was then raised by one floor in 1891, and transformed again in 1932 with the addition of three levels.
Who transformed Villa Georges?
The first raising, carried out in 1891, is attributed to architect Vincent Levrot. The 1932 transformations were commissioned by the Ras-Allard family. The historical sources consulted do not allow this second phase of work to be attributed with certainty to a specific architect.
What is the price per square metre at 10 boulevard Dubouchage?
As of 1 September 2026, Meilleurs Agents estimates the average price of apartments at this address at €6,658/m², with an indicative range of €3,705 to €8,979/m². This is an estimate, not an average drawn exclusively from sales completed in the building.
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