Neighbourhood · French Riviera, Nice

Èze

Èze
Photo: Jean Pierre Lozi, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Èze sits on a rocky outcrop between Nice and Monaco. Its narrow streets wind past stone houses up to the Jardin Exotique. The site has been occupied since Roman times.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 14 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Visiting Èze: what to know

Tickets
The village is free; the Jardin Exotique charges admission (check the official site).
Time needed
Two to three hours.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon.
Getting there
Bus from Nice or train to Èze-sur-Mer followed by a steep walk.

Nice itineraries with Èze

Day 14 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Èze and Monaco

How Èze fits into a day.
  1. 9:30ÈzeFrench Riviera
  2. 13:00Prince's Palace of MonacoMonaco
  3. 16:00Monte Carlo CasinoMonaco
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Èze FAQs

Is Èze worth visiting?

It draws visitors for its preserved medieval layout and coastal panorama.

How long does it take to walk around Èze?

Most people cover the main streets and garden in two hours.

Can you stay overnight in Èze?

A few small hotels and guesthouses operate inside the village walls.

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