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10 Things To Do in Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Published: Jul 24, 2016 | 21 Comments

Eze is a beautiful hilltop medieval village in the south of France, between Monaco and Nice. The village is famous for its spectacular views, impressive architecture, and stunning geographical location above the French Riviera. Discover the best 10 Things To Do in Eze Village!

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

About Eze

  • Eze is located in southern France, between Monaco and Nice. The village is only about 12 km away by car from the city of Nice.
  • The village is located on a hilltop of a high cliff about 1,400 feet above the sea level.
  • History fact: In 1338, the House of Savoy took charge of the village Eze and fortified it.

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

10 Things To Do in Eze Village

1. Stunning Views

As you can see from these pictures, Eze is famous for offering astonishing views of the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera, also known as Cote d’Azur:

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

The reason that the views are so amazing from any vantage point in Eze is that the village is located on a hilltop of a high cliff about 1,400 feet above the sea level – with the Mediterranean Sea underneath it.   The unbelievable views are everywhere you look :

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

2. Architecture – Fortified Stronghold

But it’s not only the views that capture your eyes, as you’re walking the streets.  The village has been built as a fortified stronghold during the Medieval period, and the beautiful architecture reflects that.

3. Chapelle de la Sainte Croix

The structures here are several hundred years old, and the oldest building in Eze is this beautiful chapel: Chapelle de la Sainte Croix built back in 1300’s.
Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

4. Hotels, Shops, and Galleries

There are a couple of really nice hotels right in this hilltop village and lots of shops and galleries, all housed in medieval style buildings.

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

5. Walking through narrow Streets and Steps

Walking the narrow streets of this town is like being transported back to the Middle Ages.
Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Be prepared to walk up the hill quite a lot, and then down the hill, on the way back.  In this little town, you do need good walking shoes to walk these medieval pathways and steps:
Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

6. Greenery

The Eze village is also famous for its beautiful greenery like these cacti growing along the wall:
Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

7. Exotic Garden

If you love botany, Eze has a beautiful Exotic Garden (Le Jardin exotique d’Eze) with lots of exotic cacti and other botanical species. The lovers of botany should definitely check it out.

8. Chateau Eza

Eze village has 2 amazing hotels right in the village.  We stayed in one of them, Chateau Eza:
Chateau Eza
This boutique hotel is a renovated 400-year-old Chateau, with rooms and suites all along the hilltop. The views from the rooms are nothing short of spectacular. The hotel has a great restaurant and a beautiful deck where you can hang out, drink champagne cocktails, enjoy the views, and be very French. 🙂
Chateau Eza, hotel in Eze, France

Chateau Eza, hotel in Eze, France

9. Château de La Chèvre d’Or

Another notable hotel in Eze is Château de La Chèvre d’Or:
Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Château de La Chèvre d’Or is famous for its stunningly beautiful gardens with exotic animal statues. This hotel also has a bar and restaurant where you can relax and enjoy the views while drinking French wine.

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

10. Nietzsche path

Nietzsche path is a beautiful path to the Eze village. The views are amazing, and it’s great exercise! Don’t forget to wear shoes appropriate for hiking, since you have to climb up the hill and then back down the hill.

Why visit Eze

Because Eze is situated so close to Nice and Monaco, it’s a perfect day trip from those 2 locations. If you happen to stay in Nice or Monaco and have an extra day to spare, I highly recommend that you visit Eze village and explore its medieval streets and architecture.

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Trip to Eze is a relaxing one. It’s all about enjoying the beauty of nature and your surroundings. Everywhere you look, the views are so different but all spectacular:

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Beautiful Eze Village in Southern France

Filed Under: Eze, France, Mediterranean, Nice, Photography, Travel Published: Jul 24, 2016 21 Comments

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  1. Paul Hogg

    Jun 07, 2020 at 2:24 am

    My late Mum loved Eze.. spent some magical days here. I particularly remember a restaurant we visited with stunning views.. This was back in the 70’s and I so want to re-visit for the memories and for my Mum..still have pottery plate with ‘il votre Eze on it. Drive back in the evening to Frejus.. suchvachappy time.

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  2. Denise Corna Boers

    Jun 06, 2020 at 8:01 am

    My great grandfather Pierre Cassamali born 1876 in Brescia lived in Eze Village for many years until his death in 1961. He married Euphrates Olivie born on 24 July in Monaco.
    According to his late daughter Dora Parodi – her father was a sculptor who worked on the Aquarium/Oceanarium in Monte Carlo as well as on the sculpture of the Sacre Coeur in Paris.
    Also statues in Monaco cemetery.
    Have picture of him with Monaco sculpture and some carvings of where he stayed in Eze Village.

    Is there more information available about Pierre Cassamali that you could direct us to please. Thanks Denise

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  3. Barbara Guerrero

    Jul 30, 2019 at 5:55 am

    Hello

    Where is the best hotel to stay in Eze?

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    • Julia

      Sep 28, 2019 at 9:38 pm

      Chateau Eza is the best hotel to stay in Eze, in my opinion.

      Reply
  4. Theresa G.

    Sep 04, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    We are planning a trip to the south of France for next year. Eze was on my list but I wasn’t thinking of staying there, just a day trip. The hotel looks amazing and I’m what if a day trip will give us time to capture what Eze has to offer?

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    • Julia

      Sep 11, 2018 at 11:43 am

      I think a day trip is enough to capture what Eze has to offer. Eze is so beautiful and really worth visiting!

      Reply
  5. Khang

    May 16, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    Eze or St. Paul de Vence? Which place is better for a first-time visitor? Thank you.

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    • Julia

      May 23, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      I would choose Eze. What makes Eze different from other medieval hilltop villages, is that Eze is perched high on top overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The sea is right there and the views are amazing! Not all hilltop villages are perched directly over the sea. I highly recommend that you go have a drink or a lunch during the day time at Chateau Eza – their restaurant has some of the best views and picture opportunities.

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