Hotels near Èze Village

The medieval village of Èze sits 427 metres above the Mediterranean on a perched rock between Nice and Monaco, and the views from its summit Jardin Exotique are among the most photographed on the French Riviera. The village itself is a near-perfectly preserved cluster of stone houses, vaulted alleyways, and craft workshops dating to the 12th to 18th centuries.

Take bus 82 direct from Nice (around 30 minutes), or the TER train to Èze-sur-Mer at sea level and then climb the steep Nietzsche Path on foot - one hour with 425 m of elevation, named for the philosopher who walked it while writing Thus Spoke Zarathustra. The Fragonard perfume factory at the entrance to the village is free to visit and includes a short guided tour.

Pro Tip: Arrive in Èze before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to dodge tour-bus crowds. The Jardin Exotique entry of €7 is worth it for the cactus garden and the unobstructed view east to Cap Ferrat.