Èze is built around a large, green hill jutting out from the scenic French Riviera coastline. The medieval village has many ruins and precious artifacts as well as awe-inspiring views of the surrounding Mediterranean hamlets and the sea. With its pretty beach with pine trees, it is popular among honeymooners. Learn about its intriguing culture and history at the museums, quaint shops and art galleries.
Delve into Èze’s military history by exploring the ruins of the 12th-century fortified castle. Lookout towers survive as reminders of the fort that stood tall for many centuries.
Sit at a bench and enjoy being in such a historic place with beautiful sea views. Make your way around the Exotic Garden to see the range of tropical plants. Cacti and succulents peek out among exotic flowers and trees in the stunning grounds. Visit the neoclassical 18th-century church. Admire its yellow-and-white façade and tower.
Walk through the village centre to discover a world of charming stone structures housing artistic shops and family-owned restaurants. Meander through the narrow alleys and archways and capture photos of the fountains and grottoes.
Just outside the main village, head to the Baie d’Èze Beach and sit in the shade of a pine tree. Relax with a picnic and swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea.
Èze is between Nice and Monaco on the Cote d’Azur in southern France. Get a flight to Nice Airport and take a connecting bus to Èze. Visit Italy with a 20-kilometre (12-mile) car journey east.
The village has hot summers and mild winters and is rarely very cold. Note the tropical vegetation, such as bananas and orange trees that are proof of the year-round warm weather. Èze is known as the “Eagle’s Nest” because of its position perched atop the hill.
It is no surprise Walt Disney loved Èze, because its magical atmosphere feels like one of his movies.
